Finding the Third Proportional to 384,311.25 and 610,681.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,311.25 and 610,681.50 is: 970,390.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,311.25 : 610,681.50 = 610,681.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,311.25/610,681.50 = 610,681.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,311.25x = 610,681.50 × 610,681.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,311.25x = 372,931,894,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,931,894,442.25/384,311.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 970,390.26
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