Finding the Third Proportional to 621,708 and 988,611.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,708 and 988,611.75 is: 1,572,045.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,708 : 988,611.75 = 988,611.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,708/988,611.75 = 988,611.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,708x = 988,611.75 × 988,611.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,708x = 977,353,192,238.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 977,353,192,238.06/621,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,572,045.39
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