Finding the Third Proportional to 632,296.50 and 948,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,296.50 and 948,459 is: 1,422,709.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,296.50 : 948,459 = 948,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,296.50/948,459 = 948,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,296.50x = 948,459 × 948,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,296.50x = 899,574,474,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 899,574,474,681/632,296.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,422,709.88
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