Finding the Third Proportional to 614,388 and 961,711.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,388 and 961,711.50 is: 1,505,382.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,388 : 961,711.50 = 961,711.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,388/961,711.50 = 961,711.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,388x = 961,711.50 × 961,711.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,388x = 924,889,009,232.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 924,889,009,232.25/614,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,505,382.61
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