Finding the Third Proportional to 603,645 and 845,995.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,645 and 845,995.50 is: 1,185,644.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,645 : 845,995.50 = 845,995.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,645/845,995.50 = 845,995.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,645x = 845,995.50 × 845,995.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,645x = 715,708,386,020.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,708,386,020.25/603,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,185,644.52
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