Finding the Third Proportional to 637,773.75 and 987,468.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,773.75 and 987,468.75 is: 1,528,903.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,773.75 : 987,468.75 = 987,468.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,773.75/987,468.75 = 987,468.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,773.75x = 987,468.75 × 987,468.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,773.75x = 975,094,532,226.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 975,094,532,226.56/637,773.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,903.52
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