Finding the Third Proportional to 733,716 and 964,831.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,716 and 964,831.50 is: 1,268,746.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,716 : 964,831.50 = 964,831.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,716/964,831.50 = 964,831.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,716x = 964,831.50 × 964,831.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,716x = 930,899,823,392.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 930,899,823,392.25/733,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,268,746.79
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