Finding the Third Proportional to 617,844 and 924,529.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,844 and 924,529.50 is: 1,383,447.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,844 : 924,529.50 = 924,529.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,844/924,529.50 = 924,529.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,844x = 924,529.50 × 924,529.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,844x = 854,754,796,370.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,754,796,370.25/617,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,447.60
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