Finding the Third Proportional to 631,602 and 970,827.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,602 and 970,827.75 is: 1,492,247.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,602 : 970,827.75 = 970,827.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,602/970,827.75 = 970,827.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,602x = 970,827.75 × 970,827.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,602x = 942,506,520,170.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 942,506,520,170.06/631,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,492,247.52
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