Finding the Third Proportional to 616,932 and 933,175.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,932 and 933,175.50 is: 1,411,527.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,932 : 933,175.50 = 933,175.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,932/933,175.50 = 933,175.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,932x = 933,175.50 × 933,175.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,932x = 870,816,513,800.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 870,816,513,800.25/616,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411,527.55
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