Finding the Third Proportional to 615,192 and 865,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,192 and 865,932 is: 1,218,868.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,192 : 865,932 = 865,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,192/865,932 = 865,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,192x = 865,932 × 865,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,192x = 749,838,228,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,838,228,624/615,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,218,868.63
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