Finding the Third Proportional to 614,380 and 961,665.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,380 and 961,665.50 is: 1,505,258.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,380 : 961,665.50 = 961,665.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,380/961,665.50 = 961,665.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,380x = 961,665.50 × 961,665.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,380x = 924,800,533,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 924,800,533,890.25/614,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,505,258.20
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