Finding the Third Proportional to 608,840 and 964,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,840 and 964,026 is: 1,526,420.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,840 : 964,026 = 964,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,840/964,026 = 964,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,840x = 964,026 × 964,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,840x = 929,346,128,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 929,346,128,676/608,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,526,420.95
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