Finding the Third Proportional to 624,998.25 and 884,948.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,998.25 and 884,948.63 is: 1,253,018.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,998.25 : 884,948.63 = 884,948.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,998.25/884,948.63 = 884,948.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,998.25x = 884,948.63 × 884,948.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,998.25x = 783,134,068,889.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 783,134,068,889.39/624,998.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,018.02
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