Finding the Third Proportional to 628,566 and 973,082.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,566 and 973,082.25 is: 1,506,427.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,566 : 973,082.25 = 973,082.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,566/973,082.25 = 973,082.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,566x = 973,082.25 × 973,082.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,566x = 946,889,065,265.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 946,889,065,265.06/628,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,506,427.43
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