Finding the Third Proportional to 292,653 and 427,801.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,653 and 427,801.50 is: 625,362.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,653 : 427,801.50 = 427,801.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,653/427,801.50 = 427,801.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,653x = 427,801.50 × 427,801.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,653x = 183,014,123,402.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,014,123,402.25/292,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,362.20
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