Finding the Third Proportional to 608,070 and 953,863.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,070 and 953,863.50 is: 1,496,300.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,070 : 953,863.50 = 953,863.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,070/953,863.50 = 953,863.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,070x = 953,863.50 × 953,863.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,070x = 909,855,576,632.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,855,576,632.25/608,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,496,300.72
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