Finding the Third Proportional to 616,838 and 920,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,838 and 920,138 is: 1,372,570.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,838 : 920,138 = 920,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,838/920,138 = 920,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,838x = 920,138 × 920,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,838x = 846,653,939,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 846,653,939,044/616,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,372,570.98
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