Finding the Third Proportional to 392,733 and 604,408.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,733 and 604,408.50 is: 930,173.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,733 : 604,408.50 = 604,408.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,733/604,408.50 = 604,408.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,733x = 604,408.50 × 604,408.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,733x = 365,309,634,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,309,634,872.25/392,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,173.01
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