Finding the Third Proportional to 619,407 and 917,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,407 and 917,595 is: 1,359,333.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,407 : 917,595 = 917,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,407/917,595 = 917,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,407x = 917,595 × 917,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,407x = 841,980,584,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,980,584,025/619,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,359,333.34
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