Finding the Third Proportional to 609,508 and 929,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,508 and 929,732 is: 1,418,195.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,508 : 929,732 = 929,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,508/929,732 = 929,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,508x = 929,732 × 929,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,508x = 864,401,591,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,401,591,824/609,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,418,195.65
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