Finding the Third Proportional to 617,160 and 818,905.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,160 and 818,905.50 is: 1,086,600.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,160 : 818,905.50 = 818,905.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,160/818,905.50 = 818,905.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,160x = 818,905.50 × 818,905.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,160x = 670,606,217,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 670,606,217,930.25/617,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,086,600.26
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