Finding the Third Proportional to 608,734 and 946,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,734 and 946,258 is: 1,470,928.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,734 : 946,258 = 946,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,734/946,258 = 946,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,734x = 946,258 × 946,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,734x = 895,404,202,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 895,404,202,564/608,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,470,928.52
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