Finding the Third Proportional to 619,938 and 957,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,938 and 957,529 is: 1,478,957.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,938 : 957,529 = 957,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,938/957,529 = 957,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,938x = 957,529 × 957,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,938x = 916,861,785,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,861,785,841/619,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,478,957.23
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