Finding the Third Proportional to 679,554 and 950,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,554 and 950,467 is: 1,329,382.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,554 : 950,467 = 950,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,554/950,467 = 950,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,554x = 950,467 × 950,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,554x = 903,387,518,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,387,518,089/679,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,329,382.97
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