Finding the Third Proportional to 616,935 and 933,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,935 and 933,180 is: 1,411,534.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,935 : 933,180 = 933,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,935/933,180 = 933,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,935x = 933,180 × 933,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,935x = 870,824,912,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 870,824,912,400/616,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411,534.30
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