Finding the Third Proportional to 615,370.50 and 931,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,370.50 and 931,257 is: 1,409,296.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,370.50 : 931,257 = 931,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,370.50/931,257 = 931,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,370.50x = 931,257 × 931,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,370.50x = 867,239,600,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,239,600,049/615,370.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,409,296.68
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