Finding the Third Proportional to 623,869 and 931,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,869 and 931,645 is: 1,391,257.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,869 : 931,645 = 931,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,869/931,645 = 931,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,869x = 931,645 × 931,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,869x = 867,962,406,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,962,406,025/623,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,257.47
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