Finding the Third Proportional to 612,468 and 897,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,468 and 897,336 is: 1,314,700.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,468 : 897,336 = 897,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,468/897,336 = 897,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,468x = 897,336 × 897,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,468x = 805,211,896,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 805,211,896,896/612,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,314,700.35
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