Finding the Third Proportional to 644,179.50 and 946,585.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,179.50 and 946,585.50 is: 1,390,954.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,179.50 : 946,585.50 = 946,585.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,179.50/946,585.50 = 946,585.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,179.50x = 946,585.50 × 946,585.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,179.50x = 896,024,108,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,024,108,810.25/644,179.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,390,954.09
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