Finding the Third Proportional to 958,563 and 1,503,670.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,563 and 1,503,670.50 is: 2,358,765.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,563 : 1,503,670.50 = 1,503,670.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,563/1,503,670.50 = 1,503,670.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,563x = 1,503,670.50 × 1,503,670.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,563x = 2,261,024,972,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,261,024,972,570.25/958,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,358,765.12
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