Finding the Third Proportional to 631,154 and 887,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,154 and 887,763 is: 1,248,701.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,154 : 887,763 = 887,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,154/887,763 = 887,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,154x = 887,763 × 887,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,154x = 788,123,144,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 788,123,144,169/631,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,701.81
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