Finding the Third Proportional to 621,096 and 940,963.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,096 and 940,963.50 is: 1,425,564.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,096 : 940,963.50 = 940,963.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,096/940,963.50 = 940,963.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,096x = 940,963.50 × 940,963.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,096x = 885,412,308,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 885,412,308,332.25/621,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,425,564.34
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