Finding the Third Proportional to 617,540 and 923,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,540 and 923,702 is: 1,381,652.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,540 : 923,702 = 923,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,540/923,702 = 923,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,540x = 923,702 × 923,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,540x = 853,225,384,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 853,225,384,804/617,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,381,652.01
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