Finding the Third Proportional to 635,010 and 905,217.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,010 and 905,217.50 is: 1,290,402.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,010 : 905,217.50 = 905,217.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,010/905,217.50 = 905,217.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,010x = 905,217.50 × 905,217.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,010x = 819,418,722,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 819,418,722,306.25/635,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,290,402.86
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