Finding the Third Proportional to 610,173 and 944,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,173 and 944,784 is: 1,462,891.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,173 : 944,784 = 944,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,173/944,784 = 944,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,173x = 944,784 × 944,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,173x = 892,616,806,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,616,806,656/610,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,462,891.35
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