Finding the Third Proportional to 634,793.63 and 861,156.56
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,793.63 and 861,156.56 is: 1,168,238.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,793.63 : 861,156.56 = 861,156.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,793.63/861,156.56 = 861,156.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,793.63x = 861,156.56 × 861,156.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,793.63x = 741,590,625,136.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 741,590,625,136.82/634,793.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,168,238.93
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