Finding the Third Proportional to 392,827 and 600,673.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,827 and 600,673.50 is: 918,492.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,827 : 600,673.50 = 600,673.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,827/600,673.50 = 600,673.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,827x = 600,673.50 × 600,673.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,827x = 360,808,653,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,808,653,602.25/392,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,492.50
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