Finding the Third Proportional to 607,340 and 887,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,340 and 887,601 is: 1,297,190.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,340 : 887,601 = 887,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,340/887,601 = 887,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,340x = 887,601 × 887,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,340x = 787,835,535,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 787,835,535,201/607,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,297,190.26
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