Finding the Third Proportional to 635,133 and 987,691.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,133 and 987,691.50 is: 1,535,953.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,133 : 987,691.50 = 987,691.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,133/987,691.50 = 987,691.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,133x = 987,691.50 × 987,691.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,133x = 975,534,499,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 975,534,499,172.25/635,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,953.10
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