Finding the Third Proportional to 630,399 and 946,246.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 630,399 and 946,246.50 is: 1,420,342.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,399 : 946,246.50 = 946,246.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,399/946,246.50 = 946,246.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,399x = 946,246.50 × 946,246.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,399x = 895,382,438,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 895,382,438,762.25/630,399 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,420,342.42
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