Finding the Third Proportional to 619,488 and 872,389.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,488 and 872,389.13 is: 1,228,535.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,488 : 872,389.13 = 872,389.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,488/872,389.13 = 872,389.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,488x = 872,389.13 × 872,389.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,488x = 761,062,785,418.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 761,062,785,418.27/619,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,228,535.15
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