Finding the Third Proportional to 613,429 and 931,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 613,429 and 931,179 is: 1,413,520.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613,429 : 931,179 = 931,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613,429/931,179 = 931,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613,429x = 931,179 × 931,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613,429x = 867,094,330,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,094,330,041/613,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,413,520.28
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