Finding the Third Proportional to 603,442.50 and 831,249.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,442.50 and 831,249.75 is: 1,145,057.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,442.50 : 831,249.75 = 831,249.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,442.50/831,249.75 = 831,249.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,442.50x = 831,249.75 × 831,249.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,442.50x = 690,976,146,875.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,976,146,875.06/603,442.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,145,057.15
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