Finding the Third Proportional to 624,193 and 942,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,193 and 942,849 is: 1,424,181.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,193 : 942,849 = 942,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,193/942,849 = 942,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,193x = 942,849 × 942,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,193x = 888,964,236,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 888,964,236,801/624,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,424,181.68
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