Finding the Third Proportional to 618,313.50 and 983,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,313.50 and 983,572 is: 1,564,600.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,313.50 : 983,572 = 983,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,313.50/983,572 = 983,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,313.50x = 983,572 × 983,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,313.50x = 967,413,879,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,413,879,184/618,313.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,564,600.93
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