Finding the Third Proportional to 636,010 and 860,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,010 and 860,703 is: 1,164,776.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,010 : 860,703 = 860,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,010/860,703 = 860,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,010x = 860,703 × 860,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,010x = 740,809,654,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 740,809,654,209/636,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,776.74
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