Finding the Third Proportional to 615,638 and 925,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,638 and 925,239 is: 1,390,536.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,638 : 925,239 = 925,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,638/925,239 = 925,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,638x = 925,239 × 925,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,638x = 856,067,207,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 856,067,207,121/615,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,390,536.66
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