Finding the Third Proportional to 620,762 and 991,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,762 and 991,815 is: 1,584,660.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,762 : 991,815 = 991,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,762/991,815 = 991,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,762x = 991,815 × 991,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,762x = 983,696,994,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 983,696,994,225/620,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,584,660.46
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