Finding the Third Proportional to 603,246 and 843,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,246 and 843,765 is: 1,180,180.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,246 : 843,765 = 843,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,246/843,765 = 843,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,246x = 843,765 × 843,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,246x = 711,939,375,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,939,375,225/603,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,180,180.85
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