Finding the Third Proportional to 615,276 and 944,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,276 and 944,460 is: 1,449,763.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,276 : 944,460 = 944,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,276/944,460 = 944,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,276x = 944,460 × 944,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,276x = 892,004,691,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,004,691,600/615,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,763.51
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