Finding the Third Proportional to 631,888 and 819,742.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,888 and 819,742.50 is: 1,063,444.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,888 : 819,742.50 = 819,742.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,888/819,742.50 = 819,742.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,888x = 819,742.50 × 819,742.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,888x = 671,977,766,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 671,977,766,306.25/631,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,063,444.42
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