Finding the Third Proportional to 620,442 and 948,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,442 and 948,513 is: 1,450,058.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,442 : 948,513 = 948,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,442/948,513 = 948,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,442x = 948,513 × 948,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,442x = 899,676,911,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 899,676,911,169/620,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,450,058.04
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