Finding the Third Proportional to 605,727 and 933,862.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,727 and 933,862.50 is: 1,439,756.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,727 : 933,862.50 = 933,862.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,727/933,862.50 = 933,862.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,727x = 933,862.50 × 933,862.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,727x = 872,099,168,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,099,168,906.25/605,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,439,756.14
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