Finding the Third Proportional to 637,668 and 953,098.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,668 and 953,098.50 is: 1,424,560.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,668 : 953,098.50 = 953,098.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,668/953,098.50 = 953,098.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,668x = 953,098.50 × 953,098.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,668x = 908,396,750,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 908,396,750,702.25/637,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,424,560.67
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