Finding the Third Proportional to 616,777.50 and 953,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,777.50 and 953,181 is: 1,473,066.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,777.50 : 953,181 = 953,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,777.50/953,181 = 953,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,777.50x = 953,181 × 953,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,777.50x = 908,554,018,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 908,554,018,761/616,777.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,066.09
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