Finding the Third Proportional to 657,376 and 939,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,376 and 939,408 is: 1,342,439.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,376 : 939,408 = 939,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,376/939,408 = 939,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,376x = 939,408 × 939,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,376x = 882,487,390,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 882,487,390,464/657,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,342,439.32
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