Finding the Third Proportional to 619,782 and 957,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,782 and 957,699 is: 1,479,854.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,782 : 957,699 = 957,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,782/957,699 = 957,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,782x = 957,699 × 957,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,782x = 917,187,374,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,187,374,601/619,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,479,854.81
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