Finding the Third Proportional to 390,070 and 620,632.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,070 and 620,632.50 is: 987,475.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,070 : 620,632.50 = 620,632.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,070/620,632.50 = 620,632.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,070x = 620,632.50 × 620,632.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,070x = 385,184,700,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,184,700,056.25/390,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,475.84
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