Finding the Third Proportional to 609,633 and 949,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,633 and 949,350 is: 1,478,373.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,633 : 949,350 = 949,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,633/949,350 = 949,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,633x = 949,350 × 949,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,633x = 901,265,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,265,422,500/609,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,478,373.75
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