Finding the Third Proportional to 608,816 and 969,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,816 and 969,600 is: 1,544,184.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,816 : 969,600 = 969,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,816/969,600 = 969,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,816x = 969,600 × 969,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,816x = 940,124,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 940,124,160,000/608,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,544,184.38
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