Finding the Third Proportional to 600,237.84 and 915,370.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,237.84 and 915,370.88 is: 1,395,953.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,237.84 : 915,370.88 = 915,370.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,237.84/915,370.88 = 915,370.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,237.84x = 915,370.88 × 915,370.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,237.84x = 837,903,838,798.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 837,903,838,798.27/600,237.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395,953.03
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