Finding the Third Proportional to 609,714 and 905,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,714 and 905,729 is: 1,345,458.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,714 : 905,729 = 905,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,714/905,729 = 905,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,714x = 905,729 × 905,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,714x = 820,345,021,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,345,021,441/609,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,345,458.73
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