Finding the Third Proportional to 648,330 and 951,475.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 648,330 and 951,475.50 is: 1,396,365.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648,330 : 951,475.50 = 951,475.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648,330/951,475.50 = 951,475.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648,330x = 951,475.50 × 951,475.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648,330x = 905,305,627,100.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 905,305,627,100.25/648,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,365.47
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