Finding the Third Proportional to 628,908 and 889,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,908 and 889,053 is: 1,256,805.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,908 : 889,053 = 889,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,908/889,053 = 889,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,908x = 889,053 × 889,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,908x = 790,415,236,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,415,236,809/628,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,256,805.82
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