Finding the Third Proportional to 627,498 and 942,676.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,498 and 942,676.50 is: 1,416,162.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,498 : 942,676.50 = 942,676.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,498/942,676.50 = 942,676.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,498x = 942,676.50 × 942,676.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,498x = 888,638,983,652.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 888,638,983,652.25/627,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,162.26
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