Finding the Third Proportional to 619,820 and 957,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,820 and 957,756 is: 1,479,940.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,820 : 957,756 = 957,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,820/957,756 = 957,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,820x = 957,756 × 957,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,820x = 917,296,555,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,296,555,536/619,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,479,940.23
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