Finding the Third Proportional to 621,659 and 944,639.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,659 and 944,639.50 is: 1,435,423.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,659 : 944,639.50 = 944,639.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,659/944,639.50 = 944,639.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,659x = 944,639.50 × 944,639.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,659x = 892,343,784,960.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,343,784,960.25/621,659 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,435,423.25
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