Finding the Third Proportional to 614,488 and 953,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,488 and 953,700 is: 1,480,165.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,488 : 953,700 = 953,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,488/953,700 = 953,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,488x = 953,700 × 953,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,488x = 909,543,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,543,690,000/614,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,165.10
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