Finding the Third Proportional to 612,058 and 918,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,058 and 918,087 is: 1,377,130.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,058 : 918,087 = 918,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,058/918,087 = 918,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,058x = 918,087 × 918,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,058x = 842,883,739,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 842,883,739,569/612,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,130.50
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