Finding the Third Proportional to 636,810 and 955,117.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,810 and 955,117.50 is: 1,432,530.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,810 : 955,117.50 = 955,117.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,810/955,117.50 = 955,117.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,810x = 955,117.50 × 955,117.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,810x = 912,249,438,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 912,249,438,806.25/636,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,530.01
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