Finding the Third Proportional to 620,184 and 959,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,184 and 959,544 is: 1,484,599.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,184 : 959,544 = 959,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,184/959,544 = 959,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,184x = 959,544 × 959,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,184x = 920,724,687,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,724,687,936/620,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,484,599.23
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