Finding the Third Proportional to 631,661.63 and 971,889.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,661.63 and 971,889.75 is: 1,495,372.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,661.63 : 971,889.75 = 971,889.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,661.63/971,889.75 = 971,889.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,661.63x = 971,889.75 × 971,889.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,661.63x = 944,569,686,155.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 944,569,686,155.06/631,661.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,372.92
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