Finding the Third Proportional to 609,639.75 and 940,281.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,639.75 and 940,281.75 is: 1,450,249.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,639.75 : 940,281.75 = 940,281.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,639.75/940,281.75 = 940,281.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,639.75x = 940,281.75 × 940,281.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,639.75x = 884,129,769,383.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 884,129,769,383.06/609,639.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,450,249.54
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