Finding the Third Proportional to 603,245 and 843,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,245 and 843,764 is: 1,180,180.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,245 : 843,764 = 843,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,245/843,764 = 843,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,245x = 843,764 × 843,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,245x = 711,937,687,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,937,687,696/603,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,180,180.01
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