Finding the Third Proportional to 608,717 and 816,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,717 and 816,574 is: 1,095,407.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,717 : 816,574 = 816,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,717/816,574 = 816,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,717x = 816,574 × 816,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,717x = 666,793,097,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,793,097,476/608,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,095,407.39
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