Finding the Third Proportional to 553,602.38 and 903,973.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,602.38 and 903,973.50 is: 1,476,092.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,602.38 : 903,973.50 = 903,973.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,602.38/903,973.50 = 903,973.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,602.38x = 903,973.50 × 903,973.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,602.38x = 817,168,088,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 817,168,088,702.25/553,602.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,476,092.09
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