Finding the Third Proportional to 620,634 and 948,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,634 and 948,993 is: 1,451,076.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,634 : 948,993 = 948,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,634/948,993 = 948,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,634x = 948,993 × 948,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,634x = 900,587,714,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 900,587,714,049/620,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,076.99
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