Finding the Third Proportional to 623,961 and 892,297.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,961 and 892,297.50 is: 1,276,033.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,961 : 892,297.50 = 892,297.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,961/892,297.50 = 892,297.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,961x = 892,297.50 × 892,297.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,961x = 796,194,828,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 796,194,828,506.25/623,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,276,033.00
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