Finding the Third Proportional to 393,905.25 and 617,271.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,905.25 and 617,271.75 is: 967,299.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,905.25 : 617,271.75 = 617,271.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,905.25/617,271.75 = 617,271.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,905.25x = 617,271.75 × 617,271.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,905.25x = 381,024,413,348.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,024,413,348.06/393,905.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,299.66
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