Finding the Third Proportional to 610,434 and 887,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,434 and 887,895 is: 1,291,470.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,434 : 887,895 = 887,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,434/887,895 = 887,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,434x = 887,895 × 887,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,434x = 788,357,531,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 788,357,531,025/610,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,470.55
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