Finding the Third Proportional to 625,890 and 850,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,890 and 850,209 is: 1,154,923.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,890 : 850,209 = 850,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,890/850,209 = 850,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,890x = 850,209 × 850,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,890x = 722,855,343,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 722,855,343,681/625,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,923.94
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