Finding the Third Proportional to 613,490 and 947,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 613,490 and 947,595 is: 1,463,652.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613,490 : 947,595 = 947,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613,490/947,595 = 947,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613,490x = 947,595 × 947,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613,490x = 897,936,284,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 897,936,284,025/613,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,463,652.68
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