Finding the Third Proportional to 649,257.94 and 970,252.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 649,257.94 and 970,252.97 is: 1,449,948.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,257.94 : 970,252.97 = 970,252.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,257.94/970,252.97 = 970,252.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,257.94x = 970,252.97 × 970,252.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,257.94x = 941,390,823,368.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 941,390,823,368.19/649,257.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,948.89
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