Finding the Third Proportional to 611,552 and 899,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,552 and 899,351 is: 1,322,589.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,552 : 899,351 = 899,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,552/899,351 = 899,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,552x = 899,351 × 899,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,552x = 808,832,221,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,832,221,201/611,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,322,589.45
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