Finding the Third Proportional to 619,344 and 872,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,344 and 872,173 is: 1,228,212.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,344 : 872,173 = 872,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,344/872,173 = 872,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,344x = 872,173 × 872,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,344x = 760,685,741,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 760,685,741,929/619,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,228,212.01
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