Finding the Third Proportional to 620,902 and 949,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,902 and 949,399 is: 1,451,691.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,902 : 949,399 = 949,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,902/949,399 = 949,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,902x = 949,399 × 949,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,902x = 901,358,461,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,358,461,201/620,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,691.99
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