Finding the Third Proportional to 620,730 and 949,099.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,730 and 949,099.50 is: 1,451,178.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,730 : 949,099.50 = 949,099.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,730/949,099.50 = 949,099.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,730x = 949,099.50 × 949,099.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,730x = 900,789,860,900.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 900,789,860,900.25/620,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,178.23
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