Finding the Third Proportional to 615,309.75 and 944,511.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,309.75 and 944,511.75 is: 1,449,842.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,309.75 : 944,511.75 = 944,511.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,309.75/944,511.75 = 944,511.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,309.75x = 944,511.75 × 944,511.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,309.75x = 892,102,445,888.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,102,445,888.06/615,309.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,842.86
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