Finding the Third Proportional to 612,252 and 920,713.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,252 and 920,713.50 is: 1,384,582.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,252 : 920,713.50 = 920,713.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,252/920,713.50 = 920,713.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,252x = 920,713.50 × 920,713.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,252x = 847,713,349,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 847,713,349,082.25/612,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,384,582.41
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