Finding the Third Proportional to 627,366 and 942,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,366 and 942,465 is: 1,415,824.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,366 : 942,465 = 942,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,366/942,465 = 942,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,366x = 942,465 × 942,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,366x = 888,240,276,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 888,240,276,225/627,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,415,824.70
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