Finding the Third Proportional to 616,776 and 898,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,776 and 898,911 is: 1,310,104.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,776 : 898,911 = 898,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,776/898,911 = 898,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,776x = 898,911 × 898,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,776x = 808,040,985,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,040,985,921/616,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,310,104.46
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