Finding the Third Proportional to 615,146 and 827,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,146 and 827,715 is: 1,113,739.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,146 : 827,715 = 827,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,146/827,715 = 827,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,146x = 827,715 × 827,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,146x = 685,112,121,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 685,112,121,225/615,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,113,739.05
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