Finding the Third Proportional to 713,719.50 and 968,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,719.50 and 968,847 is: 1,315,172.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,719.50 : 968,847 = 968,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,719.50/968,847 = 968,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,719.50x = 968,847 × 968,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,719.50x = 938,664,509,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 938,664,509,409/713,719.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,315,172.85
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