Finding the Third Proportional to 629,402 and 949,326.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,402 and 949,326.50 is: 1,431,868.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,402 : 949,326.50 = 949,326.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,402/949,326.50 = 949,326.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,402x = 949,326.50 × 949,326.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,402x = 901,220,803,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,220,803,602.25/629,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,868.35
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