Finding the Third Proportional to 711,990 and 951,088.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,990 and 951,088.50 is: 1,270,480.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,990 : 951,088.50 = 951,088.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,990/951,088.50 = 951,088.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,990x = 951,088.50 × 951,088.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,990x = 904,569,334,832.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 904,569,334,832.25/711,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,270,480.39
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