Finding the Third Proportional to 609,804 and 905,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,804 and 905,859 is: 1,345,646.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,804 : 905,859 = 905,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,804/905,859 = 905,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,804x = 905,859 × 905,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,804x = 820,580,527,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,580,527,881/609,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,345,646.35
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