Finding the Third Proportional to 617,986.97 and 926,376.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,986.97 and 926,376.75 is: 1,388,660.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,986.97 : 926,376.75 = 926,376.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,986.97/926,376.75 = 926,376.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,986.97x = 926,376.75 × 926,376.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,986.97x = 858,173,882,940.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,173,882,940.56/617,986.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,660.16
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