Finding the Third Proportional to 619,992 and 877,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,992 and 877,530 is: 1,242,046.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,992 : 877,530 = 877,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,992/877,530 = 877,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,992x = 877,530 × 877,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,992x = 770,058,900,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,058,900,900/619,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,242,046.51
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