Finding the Third Proportional to 609,153.75 and 892,950.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,153.75 and 892,950.75 is: 1,308,965.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,153.75 : 892,950.75 = 892,950.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,153.75/892,950.75 = 892,950.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,153.75x = 892,950.75 × 892,950.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,153.75x = 797,361,041,925.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 797,361,041,925.56/609,153.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,965.17
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