Finding the Third Proportional to 623,593 and 971,893.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,593 and 971,893.50 is: 1,514,733.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,593 : 971,893.50 = 971,893.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,593/971,893.50 = 971,893.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,593x = 971,893.50 × 971,893.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,593x = 944,576,975,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 944,576,975,342.25/623,593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,514,733.13
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