Finding the Third Proportional to 612,108 and 918,166.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,108 and 918,166.50 is: 1,377,256.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,108 : 918,166.50 = 918,166.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,108/918,166.50 = 918,166.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,108x = 918,166.50 × 918,166.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,108x = 843,029,721,722.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 843,029,721,722.25/612,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,256.50
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