Finding the Third Proportional to 960,406.88 and 1,284,639.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,406.88 and 1,284,639.75 is: 1,718,333.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,406.88 : 1,284,639.75 = 1,284,639.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,406.88/1,284,639.75 = 1,284,639.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,406.88x = 1,284,639.75 × 1,284,639.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,406.88x = 1,650,299,287,280.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,650,299,287,280.06/960,406.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,718,333.48
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