Finding the Third Proportional to 621,238.50 and 850,115.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,238.50 and 850,115.25 is: 1,163,314.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,238.50 : 850,115.25 = 850,115.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,238.50/850,115.25 = 850,115.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,238.50x = 850,115.25 × 850,115.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,238.50x = 722,695,938,282.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 722,695,938,282.56/621,238.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,163,314.80
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