Finding the Third Proportional to 609,039 and 851,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,039 and 851,472 is: 1,190,407.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,039 : 851,472 = 851,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,039/851,472 = 851,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,039x = 851,472 × 851,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,039x = 725,004,566,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,004,566,784/609,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,190,407.46
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