Finding the Third Proportional to 650,660.50 and 972,163.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,660.50 and 972,163.50 is: 1,452,526.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,660.50 : 972,163.50 = 972,163.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,660.50/972,163.50 = 972,163.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,660.50x = 972,163.50 × 972,163.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,660.50x = 945,101,870,732.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 945,101,870,732.25/650,660.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,526.89
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