Finding the Third Proportional to 623,952 and 947,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,952 and 947,591 is: 1,439,099.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,952 : 947,591 = 947,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,952/947,591 = 947,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,952x = 947,591 × 947,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,952x = 897,928,703,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 897,928,703,281/623,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,439,099.01
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