Finding the Third Proportional to 395,847 and 504,103.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,847 and 504,103.50 is: 641,966.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,847 : 504,103.50 = 504,103.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,847/504,103.50 = 504,103.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,847x = 504,103.50 × 504,103.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,847x = 254,120,338,712.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,120,338,712.25/395,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,966.06
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