Finding the Third Proportional to 650,274 and 863,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,274 and 863,063 is: 1,145,482.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,274 : 863,063 = 863,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,274/863,063 = 863,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,274x = 863,063 × 863,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,274x = 744,877,741,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 744,877,741,969/650,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,145,482.89
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