Finding the Third Proportional to 651,886.31 and 958,983.05
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,886.31 and 958,983.05 is: 1,410,749.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,886.31 : 958,983.05 = 958,983.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,886.31/958,983.05 = 958,983.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,886.31x = 958,983.05 × 958,983.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,886.31x = 919,648,484,193.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,648,484,193.66/651,886.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,749.80
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