Finding the Third Proportional to 631,994 and 894,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,994 and 894,251 is: 1,265,336.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,994 : 894,251 = 894,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,994/894,251 = 894,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,994x = 894,251 × 894,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,994x = 799,684,851,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 799,684,851,001/631,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,265,336.14
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