Finding the Third Proportional to 608,799 and 969,574.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,799 and 969,574.50 is: 1,544,146.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,799 : 969,574.50 = 969,574.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,799/969,574.50 = 969,574.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,799x = 969,574.50 × 969,574.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,799x = 940,074,711,050.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 940,074,711,050.25/608,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,544,146.28
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