Finding the Third Proportional to 674,312 and 948,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,312 and 948,543 is: 1,334,298.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,312 : 948,543 = 948,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,312/948,543 = 948,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,312x = 948,543 × 948,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,312x = 899,733,822,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 899,733,822,849/674,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,334,298.99
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