Finding the Third Proportional to 615,066 and 865,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,066 and 865,770 is: 1,218,662.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,066 : 865,770 = 865,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,066/865,770 = 865,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,066x = 865,770 × 865,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,066x = 749,557,692,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,557,692,900/615,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,218,662.21
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