Finding the Third Proportional to 628,908 and 967,831.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,908 and 967,831.50 is: 1,489,403.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,908 : 967,831.50 = 967,831.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,908/967,831.50 = 967,831.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,908x = 967,831.50 × 967,831.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,908x = 936,697,812,392.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 936,697,812,392.25/628,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,489,403.56
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