Finding the Third Proportional to 383,778 and 602,005.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,778 and 602,005.50 is: 944,323.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,778 : 602,005.50 = 602,005.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,778/602,005.50 = 602,005.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,778x = 602,005.50 × 602,005.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,778x = 362,410,622,030.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,410,622,030.25/383,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,323.60
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