Finding the Third Proportional to 617,136 and 818,869.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,136 and 818,869.50 is: 1,086,546.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,136 : 818,869.50 = 818,869.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,136/818,869.50 = 818,869.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,136x = 818,869.50 × 818,869.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,136x = 670,547,258,030.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 670,547,258,030.25/617,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,086,546.98
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