Finding the Third Proportional to 615,586 and 927,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,586 and 927,435 is: 1,397,263.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,586 : 927,435 = 927,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,586/927,435 = 927,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,586x = 927,435 × 927,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,586x = 860,135,679,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 860,135,679,225/615,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,263.22
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