Finding the Third Proportional to 635,461 and 888,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,461 and 888,812 is: 1,243,171.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,461 : 888,812 = 888,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,461/888,812 = 888,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,461x = 888,812 × 888,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,461x = 789,986,771,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,986,771,344/635,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243,171.13
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