Finding the Third Proportional to 614,326 and 961,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,326 and 961,597 is: 1,505,176.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,326 : 961,597 = 961,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,326/961,597 = 961,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,326x = 961,597 × 961,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,326x = 924,668,790,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 924,668,790,409/614,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,505,176.06
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