Finding the Third Proportional to 611,478 and 926,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,478 and 926,451 is: 1,403,666.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,478 : 926,451 = 926,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,478/926,451 = 926,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,478x = 926,451 × 926,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,478x = 858,311,455,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,311,455,401/611,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,666.94
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