Finding the Third Proportional to 620,625 and 948,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,625 and 948,987 is: 1,451,079.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,625 : 948,987 = 948,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,625/948,987 = 948,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,625x = 948,987 × 948,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,625x = 900,576,326,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 900,576,326,169/620,625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,079.68
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