Finding the Third Proportional to 615,270 and 931,405.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,270 and 931,405.50 is: 1,409,976.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,270 : 931,405.50 = 931,405.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,270/931,405.50 = 931,405.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,270x = 931,405.50 × 931,405.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,270x = 867,516,205,430.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,516,205,430.25/615,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,409,976.44
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