Finding the Third Proportional to 629,393 and 949,314.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,393 and 949,314.50 is: 1,431,852.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,393 : 949,314.50 = 949,314.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,393/949,314.50 = 949,314.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,393x = 949,314.50 × 949,314.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,393x = 901,198,019,910.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,198,019,910.25/629,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,852.63
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