Finding the Third Proportional to 669,820 and 936,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 669,820 and 936,917 is: 1,310,521.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,820 : 936,917 = 936,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,820/936,917 = 936,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,820x = 936,917 × 936,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,820x = 877,813,464,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,813,464,889/669,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,310,521.43
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