Finding the Third Proportional to 618,525.50 and 957,717.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,525.50 and 957,717.75 is: 1,482,919.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,525.50 : 957,717.75 = 957,717.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,525.50/957,717.75 = 957,717.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,525.50x = 957,717.75 × 957,717.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,525.50x = 917,223,288,665.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,223,288,665.06/618,525.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,919.12
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