Finding the Third Proportional to 658,836 and 963,121.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,836 and 963,121.50 is: 1,407,942.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,836 : 963,121.50 = 963,121.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,836/963,121.50 = 963,121.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,836x = 963,121.50 × 963,121.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,836x = 927,603,023,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,603,023,762.25/658,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,942.23
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