Finding the Third Proportional to 608,818 and 969,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,818 and 969,603 is: 1,544,188.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,818 : 969,603 = 969,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,818/969,603 = 969,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,818x = 969,603 × 969,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,818x = 940,129,977,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 940,129,977,609/608,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,544,188.87
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