Finding the Third Proportional to 619,332 and 872,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,332 and 872,160 is: 1,228,199.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,332 : 872,160 = 872,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,332/872,160 = 872,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,332x = 872,160 × 872,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,332x = 760,663,065,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 760,663,065,600/619,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,228,199.20
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