Finding the Third Proportional to 615,246.50 and 886,286.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,246.50 and 886,286.63 is: 1,276,730.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,246.50 : 886,286.63 = 886,286.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,246.50/886,286.63 = 886,286.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,246.50x = 886,286.63 × 886,286.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,246.50x = 785,503,981,653.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,503,981,653.89/615,246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,276,730.52
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