Finding the Third Proportional to 646,888.50 and 926,295.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,888.50 and 926,295.75 is: 1,326,385.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,888.50 : 926,295.75 = 926,295.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,888.50/926,295.75 = 926,295.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,888.50x = 926,295.75 × 926,295.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,888.50x = 858,023,816,468.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,023,816,468.06/646,888.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,326,385.95
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