Finding the Third Proportional to 647,466.75 and 958,641.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,466.75 and 958,641.75 is: 1,419,368.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,466.75 : 958,641.75 = 958,641.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,466.75/958,641.75 = 958,641.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,466.75x = 958,641.75 × 958,641.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,466.75x = 918,994,004,843.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,994,004,843.06/647,466.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,419,368.65
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