Finding the Third Proportional to 381,496.50 and 603,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,496.50 and 603,963 is: 956,158.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,496.50 : 603,963 = 603,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,496.50/603,963 = 603,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,496.50x = 603,963 × 603,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,496.50x = 364,771,305,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,771,305,369/381,496.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,158.98
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