Finding the Third Proportional to 659,969 and 941,955.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 659,969 and 941,955.50 is: 1,344,427.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,969 : 941,955.50 = 941,955.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,969/941,955.50 = 941,955.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,969x = 941,955.50 × 941,955.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,969x = 887,280,163,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,280,163,980.25/659,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,344,427.03
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