Finding the Third Proportional to 655,385 and 885,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,385 and 885,468 is: 1,196,325.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,385 : 885,468 = 885,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,385/885,468 = 885,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,385x = 885,468 × 885,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,385x = 784,053,579,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 784,053,579,024/655,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,196,325.18
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