Finding the Third Proportional to 617,980.50 and 954,969.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,980.50 and 954,969.75 is: 1,475,721.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,980.50 : 954,969.75 = 954,969.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,980.50/954,969.75 = 954,969.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,980.50x = 954,969.75 × 954,969.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,980.50x = 911,967,223,415.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 911,967,223,415.06/617,980.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,475,721.68
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