Finding the Third Proportional to 389,113 and 600,931.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,113 and 600,931.50 is: 928,056.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,113 : 600,931.50 = 600,931.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,113/600,931.50 = 600,931.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,113x = 600,931.50 × 600,931.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,113x = 361,118,667,692.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,118,667,692.25/389,113 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,056.03
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