Finding the Third Proportional to 615,534 and 945,535.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,534 and 945,535.50 is: 1,452,458.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,534 : 945,535.50 = 945,535.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,534/945,535.50 = 945,535.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,534x = 945,535.50 × 945,535.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,534x = 894,037,381,760.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 894,037,381,760.25/615,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,458.16
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