Finding the Third Proportional to 612,990 and 956,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,990 and 956,745 is: 1,493,272.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,990 : 956,745 = 956,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,990/956,745 = 956,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,990x = 956,745 × 956,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,990x = 915,360,995,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 915,360,995,025/612,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,493,272.31
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