Finding the Third Proportional to 619,940 and 957,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,940 and 957,534 is: 1,478,967.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,940 : 957,534 = 957,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,940/957,534 = 957,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,940x = 957,534 × 957,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,940x = 916,871,361,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,871,361,156/619,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,478,967.90
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