Finding the Third Proportional to 668,985 and 953,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,985 and 953,649 is: 1,359,442.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,985 : 953,649 = 953,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,985/953,649 = 953,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,985x = 953,649 × 953,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,985x = 909,446,415,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,446,415,201/668,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,359,442.16
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