Finding the Third Proportional to 601,848 and 934,908.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,848 and 934,908.75 is: 1,452,284.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,848 : 934,908.75 = 934,908.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,848/934,908.75 = 934,908.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,848x = 934,908.75 × 934,908.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,848x = 874,054,370,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 874,054,370,826.56/601,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,284.25
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