Finding the Third Proportional to 684,253.50 and 985,641.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,253.50 and 985,641.75 is: 1,419,780.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,253.50 : 985,641.75 = 985,641.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,253.50/985,641.75 = 985,641.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,253.50x = 985,641.75 × 985,641.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,253.50x = 971,489,659,343.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 971,489,659,343.06/684,253.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,419,780.33
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