Finding the Third Proportional to 603,576 and 905,437.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,576 and 905,437.50 is: 1,358,266.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,576 : 905,437.50 = 905,437.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,576/905,437.50 = 905,437.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,576x = 905,437.50 × 905,437.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,576x = 819,817,066,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 819,817,066,406.25/603,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,358,266.51
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