Finding the Third Proportional to 613,614 and 861,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 613,614 and 861,372 is: 1,209,166.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613,614 : 861,372 = 861,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613,614/861,372 = 861,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613,614x = 861,372 × 861,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613,614x = 741,961,722,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 741,961,722,384/613,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,209,166.87
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