Finding the Third Proportional to 658,411.50 and 962,527.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,411.50 and 962,527.50 is: 1,407,112.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,411.50 : 962,527.50 = 962,527.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,411.50/962,527.50 = 962,527.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,411.50x = 962,527.50 × 962,527.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,411.50x = 926,459,188,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 926,459,188,256.25/658,411.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,112.71
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