Finding the Third Proportional to 689,940 and 950,062.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 689,940 and 950,062.50 is: 1,308,256.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
689,940 : 950,062.50 = 950,062.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
689,940/950,062.50 = 950,062.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
689,940x = 950,062.50 × 950,062.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
689,940x = 902,618,753,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 902,618,753,906.25/689,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,256.88
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