Finding the Third Proportional to 614,257.50 and 929,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,257.50 and 929,979 is: 1,407,977.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,257.50 : 929,979 = 929,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,257.50/929,979 = 929,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,257.50x = 929,979 × 929,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,257.50x = 864,860,940,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,860,940,441/614,257.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,977.83
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