Finding the Third Proportional to 616,782 and 953,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,782 and 953,187 is: 1,473,073.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,782 : 953,187 = 953,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,782/953,187 = 953,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,782x = 953,187 × 953,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,782x = 908,565,456,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 908,565,456,969/616,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,073.89
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