Finding the Third Proportional to 635,040 and 874,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,040 and 874,800 is: 1,205,081.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,040 : 874,800 = 874,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,040/874,800 = 874,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,040x = 874,800 × 874,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,040x = 765,275,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,275,040,000/635,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,205,081.63
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