Finding the Third Proportional to 636,572 and 865,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,572 and 865,047 is: 1,175,525.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,572 : 865,047 = 865,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,572/865,047 = 865,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,572x = 865,047 × 865,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,572x = 748,306,312,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 748,306,312,209/636,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,175,525.02
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