Finding the Third Proportional to 604,031.50 and 846,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,031.50 and 846,657 is: 1,186,739.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,031.50 : 846,657 = 846,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,031.50/846,657 = 846,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,031.50x = 846,657 × 846,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,031.50x = 716,828,075,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,828,075,649/604,031.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,186,739.56
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