Finding the Third Proportional to 614,344 and 961,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,344 and 961,645 is: 1,505,282.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,344 : 961,645 = 961,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,344/961,645 = 961,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,344x = 961,645 × 961,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,344x = 924,761,106,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 924,761,106,025/614,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,505,282.23
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