Finding the Third Proportional to 392,731.50 and 600,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,731.50 and 600,519 is: 918,243.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,731.50 : 600,519 = 600,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,731.50/600,519 = 600,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,731.50x = 600,519 × 600,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,731.50x = 360,623,069,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,623,069,361/392,731.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,243.30
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