Finding the Third Proportional to 622,992 and 946,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 622,992 and 946,800 is: 1,438,911.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
622,992 : 946,800 = 946,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
622,992/946,800 = 946,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
622,992x = 946,800 × 946,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
622,992x = 896,430,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,430,240,000/622,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,438,911.32
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