Finding the Third Proportional to 616,036 and 921,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,036 and 921,547 is: 1,378,570.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,036 : 921,547 = 921,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,036/921,547 = 921,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,036x = 921,547 × 921,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,036x = 849,248,873,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,248,873,209/616,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,378,570.20
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