Finding the Third Proportional to 609,570 and 966,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,570 and 966,023 is: 1,530,915.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,570 : 966,023 = 966,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,570/966,023 = 966,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,570x = 966,023 × 966,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,570x = 933,200,436,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,200,436,529/609,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,530,915.95
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