Finding the Third Proportional to 615,798 and 980,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,798 and 980,613 is: 1,561,554.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,798 : 980,613 = 980,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,798/980,613 = 980,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,798x = 980,613 × 980,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,798x = 961,601,855,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 961,601,855,769/615,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,561,554.04
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