Finding the Third Proportional to 621,596 and 959,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,596 and 959,853 is: 1,482,181.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,596 : 959,853 = 959,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,596/959,853 = 959,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,596x = 959,853 × 959,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,596x = 921,317,781,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,317,781,609/621,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,181.00
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