Finding the Third Proportional to 611,482 and 926,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,482 and 926,457 is: 1,403,675.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,482 : 926,457 = 926,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,482/926,457 = 926,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,482x = 926,457 × 926,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,482x = 858,322,572,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,322,572,849/611,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,675.94
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