Finding the Third Proportional to 607,518 and 783,949.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,518 and 783,949.50 is: 1,011,619.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,518 : 783,949.50 = 783,949.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,518/783,949.50 = 783,949.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,518x = 783,949.50 × 783,949.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,518x = 614,576,818,550.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,576,818,550.25/607,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,011,619.11
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