Finding the Third Proportional to 620,636 and 948,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,636 and 948,996 is: 1,451,081.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,636 : 948,996 = 948,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,636/948,996 = 948,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,636x = 948,996 × 948,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,636x = 900,593,408,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 900,593,408,016/620,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,081.48
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