Finding the Third Proportional to 631,617.75 and 970,854.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,617.75 and 970,854.75 is: 1,492,293.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,617.75 : 970,854.75 = 970,854.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,617.75/970,854.75 = 970,854.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,617.75x = 970,854.75 × 970,854.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,617.75x = 942,558,945,597.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 942,558,945,597.56/631,617.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,492,293.31
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