Finding the Third Proportional to 637,222.50 and 977,946.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,222.50 and 977,946.75 is: 1,500,856.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,222.50 : 977,946.75 = 977,946.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,222.50/977,946.75 = 977,946.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,222.50x = 977,946.75 × 977,946.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,222.50x = 956,379,845,835.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 956,379,845,835.56/637,222.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,500,856.99
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