Finding the Third Proportional to 382,261.50 and 607,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,261.50 and 607,293 is: 964,797.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,261.50 : 607,293 = 607,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,261.50/607,293 = 607,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,261.50x = 607,293 × 607,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,261.50x = 368,804,787,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,804,787,849/382,261.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,797.10
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