Finding the Third Proportional to 621,513 and 959,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,513 and 959,742 is: 1,482,036.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,513 : 959,742 = 959,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,513/959,742 = 959,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,513x = 959,742 × 959,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,513x = 921,104,706,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,104,706,564/621,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,036.11
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