Finding the Third Proportional to 624,160 and 939,829.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,160 and 939,829.50 is: 1,415,149.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,160 : 939,829.50 = 939,829.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,160/939,829.50 = 939,829.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,160x = 939,829.50 × 939,829.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,160x = 883,279,489,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 883,279,489,070.25/624,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,415,149.14
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