Finding the Third Proportional to 387,900.50 and 605,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,900.50 and 605,425 is: 944,931.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,900.50 : 605,425 = 605,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,900.50/605,425 = 605,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,900.50x = 605,425 × 605,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,900.50x = 366,539,430,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,539,430,625/387,900.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,931.58
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