Finding the Third Proportional to 621,582 and 877,361.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,582 and 877,361.25 is: 1,238,392.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,582 : 877,361.25 = 877,361.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,582/877,361.25 = 877,361.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,582x = 877,361.25 × 877,361.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,582x = 769,762,763,001.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 769,762,763,001.56/621,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,238,392.94
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