Finding the Third Proportional to 390,563.25 and 608,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,563.25 and 608,679 is: 948,604.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,563.25 : 608,679 = 608,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,563.25/608,679 = 608,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,563.25x = 608,679 × 608,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,563.25x = 370,490,125,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,490,125,041/390,563.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,604.68
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