Finding the Third Proportional to 605,838 and 950,458.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,838 and 950,458.50 is: 1,491,110.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,838 : 950,458.50 = 950,458.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,838/950,458.50 = 950,458.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,838x = 950,458.50 × 950,458.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,838x = 903,371,360,222.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,371,360,222.25/605,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,110.43
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