Finding the Third Proportional to 614,389.50 and 961,713.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,389.50 and 961,713.75 is: 1,505,385.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,389.50 : 961,713.75 = 961,713.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,389.50/961,713.75 = 961,713.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,389.50x = 961,713.75 × 961,713.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,389.50x = 924,893,336,939.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 924,893,336,939.06/614,389.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,505,385.98
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