Finding the Third Proportional to 634,935 and 958,882.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,935 and 958,882.50 is: 1,448,109.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,935 : 958,882.50 = 958,882.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,935/958,882.50 = 958,882.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,935x = 958,882.50 × 958,882.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,935x = 919,455,648,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,455,648,806.25/634,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,109.88
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