Finding the Third Proportional to 632,484 and 978,286.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,484 and 978,286.50 is: 1,513,152.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,484 : 978,286.50 = 978,286.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,484/978,286.50 = 978,286.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,484x = 978,286.50 × 978,286.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,484x = 957,044,476,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 957,044,476,082.25/632,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,513,152.07
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