Finding the Third Proportional to 388,710 and 599,665.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,710 and 599,665.50 is: 925,107.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,710 : 599,665.50 = 599,665.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,710/599,665.50 = 599,665.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,710x = 599,665.50 × 599,665.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,710x = 359,598,711,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,598,711,890.25/388,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,107.95
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