Finding the Third Proportional to 606,938 and 937,785.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 606,938 and 937,785.50 is: 1,448,981.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606,938 : 937,785.50 = 937,785.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606,938/937,785.50 = 937,785.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606,938x = 937,785.50 × 937,785.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606,938x = 879,441,644,010.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 879,441,644,010.25/606,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,981.02
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