Finding the Third Proportional to 630,252 and 977,514.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 630,252 and 977,514.75 is: 1,516,115.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,252 : 977,514.75 = 977,514.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,252/977,514.75 = 977,514.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,252x = 977,514.75 × 977,514.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,252x = 955,535,086,467.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 955,535,086,467.56/630,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,516,115.91
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