Finding the Third Proportional to 608,650 and 949,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,650 and 949,821 is: 1,482,231.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,650 : 949,821 = 949,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,650/949,821 = 949,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,650x = 949,821 × 949,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,650x = 902,159,932,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 902,159,932,041/608,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,231.06
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