Finding the Third Proportional to 608,758 and 946,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,758 and 946,294 is: 1,470,982.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,758 : 946,294 = 946,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,758/946,294 = 946,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,758x = 946,294 × 946,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,758x = 895,472,334,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 895,472,334,436/608,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,470,982.45
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