Finding the Third Proportional to 620,658 and 949,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,658 and 949,035 is: 1,451,149.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,658 : 949,035 = 949,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,658/949,035 = 949,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,658x = 949,035 × 949,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,658x = 900,667,431,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 900,667,431,225/620,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,149.31
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