Finding the Third Proportional to 608,633 and 890,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,633 and 890,413 is: 1,302,649.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,633 : 890,413 = 890,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,633/890,413 = 890,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,633x = 890,413 × 890,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,633x = 792,835,310,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 792,835,310,569/608,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,302,649.23
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