Finding the Third Proportional to 619,863 and 957,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,863 and 957,846 is: 1,480,115.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,863 : 957,846 = 957,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,863/957,846 = 957,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,863x = 957,846 × 957,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,863x = 917,468,959,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,468,959,716/619,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,115.70
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