Finding the Third Proportional to 635,710 and 960,045.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,710 and 960,045.50 is: 1,449,855.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,710 : 960,045.50 = 960,045.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,710/960,045.50 = 960,045.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,710x = 960,045.50 × 960,045.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,710x = 921,687,362,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,687,362,070.25/635,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,855.06
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