Finding the Third Proportional to 634,442 and 861,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,442 and 861,235 is: 1,169,099.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,442 : 861,235 = 861,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,442/861,235 = 861,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,442x = 861,235 × 861,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,442x = 741,725,725,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 741,725,725,225/634,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,099.34
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