Finding the Third Proportional to 608,632 and 949,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,632 and 949,796 is: 1,482,196.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,632 : 949,796 = 949,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,632/949,796 = 949,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,632x = 949,796 × 949,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,632x = 902,112,441,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 902,112,441,616/608,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,196.86
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