Finding the Third Proportional to 619,892 and 957,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,892 and 957,474 is: 1,478,897.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,892 : 957,474 = 957,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,892/957,474 = 957,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,892x = 957,474 × 957,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,892x = 916,756,460,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,756,460,676/619,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,478,897.07
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