Finding the Third Proportional to 631,155 and 887,763.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,155 and 887,763.75 is: 1,248,701.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,155 : 887,763.75 = 887,763.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,155/887,763.75 = 887,763.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,155x = 887,763.75 × 887,763.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,155x = 788,124,475,814.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 788,124,475,814.06/631,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,701.94
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