Finding the Third Proportional to 610,550 and 898,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,550 and 898,167 is: 1,321,274.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,550 : 898,167 = 898,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,550/898,167 = 898,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,550x = 898,167 × 898,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,550x = 806,703,959,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,703,959,889/610,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,274.20
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