Finding the Third Proportional to 620,630 and 948,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,630 and 948,981 is: 1,451,049.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,630 : 948,981 = 948,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,630/948,981 = 948,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,630x = 948,981 × 948,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,630x = 900,564,938,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 900,564,938,361/620,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,049.64
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