Finding the Third Proportional to 632,882 and 845,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,882 and 845,415 is: 1,129,320.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,882 : 845,415 = 845,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,882/845,415 = 845,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,882x = 845,415 × 845,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,882x = 714,726,522,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 714,726,522,225/632,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,129,320.35
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