Finding the Third Proportional to 392,718 and 604,522.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,718 and 604,522.50 is: 930,559.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,718 : 604,522.50 = 604,522.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,718/604,522.50 = 604,522.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,718x = 604,522.50 × 604,522.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,718x = 365,447,453,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,447,453,006.25/392,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,559.47
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