Finding the Third Proportional to 629,238 and 889,519.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,238 and 889,519.50 is: 1,257,465.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,238 : 889,519.50 = 889,519.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,238/889,519.50 = 889,519.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,238x = 889,519.50 × 889,519.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,238x = 791,244,940,880.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 791,244,940,880.25/629,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,257,465.28
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