Finding the Third Proportional to 631,584 and 914,206.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,584 and 914,206.50 is: 1,323,297.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,584 : 914,206.50 = 914,206.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,584/914,206.50 = 914,206.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,584x = 914,206.50 × 914,206.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,584x = 835,773,524,642.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 835,773,524,642.25/631,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,297.49
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