Finding the Third Proportional to 620,779.50 and 949,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,779.50 and 949,221 is: 1,451,434.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,779.50 : 949,221 = 949,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,779.50/949,221 = 949,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,779.50x = 949,221 × 949,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,779.50x = 901,020,506,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,020,506,841/620,779.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,434.05
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