Finding the Third Proportional to 615,068 and 865,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,068 and 865,773 is: 1,218,666.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,068 : 865,773 = 865,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,068/865,773 = 865,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,068x = 865,773 × 865,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,068x = 749,562,887,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,562,887,529/615,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,218,666.70
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