Finding the Third Proportional to 669,157 and 953,852.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 669,157 and 953,852.50 is: 1,359,672.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,157 : 953,852.50 = 953,852.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,157/953,852.50 = 953,852.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,157x = 953,852.50 × 953,852.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,157x = 909,834,591,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,834,591,756.25/669,157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,359,672.83
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