Finding the Third Proportional to 611,615 and 944,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,615 and 944,693 is: 1,459,161.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,615 : 944,693 = 944,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,615/944,693 = 944,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,615x = 944,693 × 944,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,615x = 892,444,864,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,444,864,249/611,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,459,161.18
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