Finding the Third Proportional to 619,840 and 957,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,840 and 957,792 is: 1,480,003.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,840 : 957,792 = 957,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,840/957,792 = 957,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,840x = 957,792 × 957,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,840x = 917,365,515,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,365,515,264/619,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,003.74
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