Finding the Third Proportional to 615,966 and 921,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,966 and 921,438 is: 1,378,400.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,966 : 921,438 = 921,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,966/921,438 = 921,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,966x = 921,438 × 921,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,966x = 849,047,987,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,047,987,844/615,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,378,400.74
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