Finding the Third Proportional to 617,324 and 927,629.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,324 and 927,629.50 is: 1,393,913.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,324 : 927,629.50 = 927,629.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,324/927,629.50 = 927,629.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,324x = 927,629.50 × 927,629.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,324x = 860,496,489,270.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 860,496,489,270.25/617,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,393,913.88
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