Finding the Third Proportional to 612,247.50 and 918,987.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,247.50 and 918,987.75 is: 1,379,407.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,247.50 : 918,987.75 = 918,987.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,247.50/918,987.75 = 918,987.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,247.50x = 918,987.75 × 918,987.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,247.50x = 844,538,484,650.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 844,538,484,650.06/612,247.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,379,407.00
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