Finding the Third Proportional to 648,132 and 950,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 648,132 and 950,309 is: 1,393,369.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648,132 : 950,309 = 950,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648,132/950,309 = 950,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648,132x = 950,309 × 950,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648,132x = 903,087,195,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,087,195,481/648,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,393,369.24
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