Finding the Third Proportional to 609,658 and 949,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,658 and 949,375 is: 1,478,390.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,658 : 949,375 = 949,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,658/949,375 = 949,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,658x = 949,375 × 949,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,658x = 901,312,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,312,890,625/609,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,478,390.98
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