Finding the Third Proportional to 647,924 and 959,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,924 and 959,134 is: 1,419,823.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,924 : 959,134 = 959,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,924/959,134 = 959,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,924x = 959,134 × 959,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,924x = 919,938,029,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,938,029,956/647,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,419,823.98
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