Finding the Third Proportional to 609,640 and 949,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,640 and 949,351 is: 1,478,359.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,640 : 949,351 = 949,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,640/949,351 = 949,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,640x = 949,351 × 949,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,640x = 901,267,321,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,267,321,201/609,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,478,359.89
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