Finding the Third Proportional to 395,937 and 637,483.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,937 and 637,483.50 is: 1,026,388.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,937 : 637,483.50 = 637,483.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,937/637,483.50 = 637,483.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,937x = 637,483.50 × 637,483.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,937x = 406,385,212,772.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,385,212,772.25/395,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,026,388.57
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