Finding the Third Proportional to 619,346 and 872,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,346 and 872,176 is: 1,228,216.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,346 : 872,176 = 872,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,346/872,176 = 872,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,346x = 872,176 × 872,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,346x = 760,690,974,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 760,690,974,976/619,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,228,216.50
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