Finding the Third Proportional to 609,161 and 946,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,161 and 946,964 is: 1,472,091.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,161 : 946,964 = 946,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,161/946,964 = 946,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,161x = 946,964 × 946,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,161x = 896,740,817,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,740,817,296/609,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,091.64
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