Finding the Third Proportional to 724,032 and 952,105.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,032 and 952,105.50 is: 1,252,023.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,032 : 952,105.50 = 952,105.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,032/952,105.50 = 952,105.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,032x = 952,105.50 × 952,105.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,032x = 906,504,883,130.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 906,504,883,130.25/724,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,252,023.23
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