Finding the Third Proportional to 631,318 and 850,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,318 and 850,586 is: 1,146,009.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,318 : 850,586 = 850,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,318/850,586 = 850,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,318x = 850,586 × 850,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,318x = 723,496,543,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,496,543,396/631,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,146,009.69
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