Finding the Third Proportional to 688,307.25 and 967,560.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,307.25 and 967,560.75 is: 1,360,110.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,307.25 : 967,560.75 = 967,560.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,307.25/967,560.75 = 967,560.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,307.25x = 967,560.75 × 967,560.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,307.25x = 936,173,804,940.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 936,173,804,940.56/688,307.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360,110.34
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