Finding the Third Proportional to 649,801 and 974,701.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 649,801 and 974,701.50 is: 1,462,052.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,801 : 974,701.50 = 974,701.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,801/974,701.50 = 974,701.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,801x = 974,701.50 × 974,701.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,801x = 950,043,014,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 950,043,014,102.25/649,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,462,052.25
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