Finding the Third Proportional to 648,924 and 868,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 648,924 and 868,026 is: 1,161,105.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648,924 : 868,026 = 868,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648,924/868,026 = 868,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648,924x = 868,026 × 868,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648,924x = 753,469,136,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,469,136,676/648,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,161,105.36
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