Finding the Third Proportional to 660,959 and 891,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 660,959 and 891,790 is: 1,203,235.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
660,959 : 891,790 = 891,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
660,959/891,790 = 891,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
660,959x = 891,790 × 891,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
660,959x = 795,289,404,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 795,289,404,100/660,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,203,235.61
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