Finding the Third Proportional to 625,884 and 938,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,884 and 938,397 is: 1,406,952.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,884 : 938,397 = 938,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,884/938,397 = 938,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,884x = 938,397 × 938,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,884x = 880,588,929,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 880,588,929,609/625,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,406,952.29
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