Finding the Third Proportional to 612,960 and 951,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,960 and 951,515 is: 1,477,063.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,960 : 951,515 = 951,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,960/951,515 = 951,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,960x = 951,515 × 951,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,960x = 905,380,795,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 905,380,795,225/612,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,477,063.42
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