Finding the Third Proportional to 648,875 and 867,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 648,875 and 867,967 is: 1,161,035.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648,875 : 867,967 = 867,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648,875/867,967 = 867,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648,875x = 867,967 × 867,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648,875x = 753,366,713,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,366,713,089/648,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,161,035.20
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