Finding the Third Proportional to 691,952.63 and 973,995.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,952.63 and 973,995.75 is: 1,371,000.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,952.63 : 973,995.75 = 973,995.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,952.63/973,995.75 = 973,995.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,952.63x = 973,995.75 × 973,995.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,952.63x = 948,667,721,018.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,667,721,018.06/691,952.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,371,000.97
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