Finding the Third Proportional to 615,178.13 and 961,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,178.13 and 961,632 is: 1,503,200.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,178.13 : 961,632 = 961,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,178.13/961,632 = 961,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,178.13x = 961,632 × 961,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,178.13x = 924,736,103,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 924,736,103,424/615,178.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,503,200.56
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