Finding the Third Proportional to 634,344 and 916,516.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,344 and 916,516.50 is: 1,324,206.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,344 : 916,516.50 = 916,516.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,344/916,516.50 = 916,516.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,344x = 916,516.50 × 916,516.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,344x = 840,002,494,772.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 840,002,494,772.25/634,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,324,206.57
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