Finding the Third Proportional to 515,184 and 679,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,184 and 679,080 is: 895,116.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,184 : 679,080 = 679,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,184/679,080 = 679,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,184x = 679,080 × 679,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,184x = 461,149,646,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,149,646,400/515,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,116.40
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