Finding the Third Proportional to 614,490 and 953,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,490 and 953,703 is: 1,480,169.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,490 : 953,703 = 953,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,490/953,703 = 953,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,490x = 953,703 × 953,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,490x = 909,549,412,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,549,412,209/614,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,169.59
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