Finding the Third Proportional to 621,516 and 959,746.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,516 and 959,746.50 is: 1,482,042.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,516 : 959,746.50 = 959,746.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,516/959,746.50 = 959,746.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,516x = 959,746.50 × 959,746.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,516x = 921,113,344,262.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,113,344,262.25/621,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,042.85
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