Finding the Third Proportional to 617,130 and 933,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,130 and 933,435 is: 1,411,859.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,130 : 933,435 = 933,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,130/933,435 = 933,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,130x = 933,435 × 933,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,130x = 871,300,899,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,300,899,225/617,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411,859.57
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