Finding the Third Proportional to 609,786 and 905,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,786 and 905,829 is: 1,345,596.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,786 : 905,829 = 905,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,786/905,829 = 905,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,786x = 905,829 × 905,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,786x = 820,526,177,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,526,177,241/609,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,345,596.94
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