Finding the Third Proportional to 620,894 and 949,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,894 and 949,161 is: 1,450,982.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,894 : 949,161 = 949,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,894/949,161 = 949,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,894x = 949,161 × 949,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,894x = 900,906,603,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 900,906,603,921/620,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,450,982.94
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