Finding the Third Proportional to 626,454 and 948,429
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Solution
The third proportional to 626,454 and 948,429 is: 1,435,887.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
626,454 : 948,429 = 948,429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
626,454/948,429 = 948,429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
626,454x = 948,429 × 948,429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
626,454x = 899,517,568,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 899,517,568,041/626,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,435,887.66
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