Finding the Third Proportional to 615,906 and 921,370.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,906 and 921,370.50 is: 1,378,333.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,906 : 921,370.50 = 921,370.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,906/921,370.50 = 921,370.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,906x = 921,370.50 × 921,370.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,906x = 848,923,598,270.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 848,923,598,270.25/615,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,378,333.05
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