Finding the Third Proportional to 603,672 and 816,934.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,672 and 816,934.50 is: 1,105,537.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,672 : 816,934.50 = 816,934.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,672/816,934.50 = 816,934.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,672x = 816,934.50 × 816,934.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,672x = 667,381,977,290.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,381,977,290.25/603,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,537.41
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