Finding the Third Proportional to 616,860 and 920,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,860 and 920,169 is: 1,372,614.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,860 : 920,169 = 920,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,860/920,169 = 920,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,860x = 920,169 × 920,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,860x = 846,710,988,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 846,710,988,561/616,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,372,614.51
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