Finding the Third Proportional to 617,029 and 932,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,029 and 932,099 is: 1,408,051.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,029 : 932,099 = 932,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,029/932,099 = 932,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,029x = 932,099 × 932,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,029x = 868,808,545,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 868,808,545,801/617,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,408,051.40
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