Finding the Third Proportional to 615,762 and 922,721.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,762 and 922,721.63 is: 1,382,701.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,762 : 922,721.63 = 922,721.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,762/922,721.63 = 922,721.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,762x = 922,721.63 × 922,721.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,762x = 851,415,197,242.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 851,415,197,242.64/615,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,382,701.75
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