Finding the Third Proportional to 616,527 and 967,396.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,527 and 967,396.50 is: 1,517,948.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,527 : 967,396.50 = 967,396.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,527/967,396.50 = 967,396.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,527x = 967,396.50 × 967,396.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,527x = 935,855,988,212.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 935,855,988,212.25/616,527 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,517,948.10
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