Finding the Third Proportional to 635,475 and 888,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,475 and 888,831 is: 1,243,196.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,475 : 888,831 = 888,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,475/888,831 = 888,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,475x = 888,831 × 888,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,475x = 790,020,546,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,020,546,561/635,475 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243,196.89
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