Finding the Third Proportional to 615,540.12 and 983,338.42
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,540.12 and 983,338.42 is: 1,570,904.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,540.12 : 983,338.42 = 983,338.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,540.12/983,338.42 = 983,338.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,540.12x = 983,338.42 × 983,338.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,540.12x = 966,954,444,253.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,954,444,253.23/615,540.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,570,904.01
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