Finding the Third Proportional to 626,883 and 955,012.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 626,883 and 955,012.50 is: 1,454,894.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
626,883 : 955,012.50 = 955,012.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
626,883/955,012.50 = 955,012.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
626,883x = 955,012.50 × 955,012.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
626,883x = 912,048,875,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 912,048,875,156.25/626,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,894.89
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