Finding the Third Proportional to 612,266 and 920,734.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,266 and 920,734.50 is: 1,384,613.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,266 : 920,734.50 = 920,734.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,266/920,734.50 = 920,734.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,266x = 920,734.50 × 920,734.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,266x = 847,752,019,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 847,752,019,490.25/612,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,384,613.91
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