Finding the Third Proportional to 610,686 and 897,783.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,686 and 897,783.75 is: 1,319,852.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,686 : 897,783.75 = 897,783.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,686/897,783.75 = 897,783.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,686x = 897,783.75 × 897,783.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,686x = 806,015,661,764.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,015,661,764.06/610,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,319,852.86
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