Finding the Third Proportional to 427,147 and 618,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,147 and 618,687 is: 896,116.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,147 : 618,687 = 618,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,147/618,687 = 618,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,147x = 618,687 × 618,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,147x = 382,773,603,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,773,603,969/427,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,116.80
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