Finding the Third Proportional to 621,515 and 959,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,515 and 959,745 is: 1,482,040.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,515 : 959,745 = 959,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,515/959,745 = 959,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,515x = 959,745 × 959,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,515x = 921,110,465,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,110,465,025/621,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,040.60
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