Finding the Third Proportional to 396,750 and 603,429.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,750 and 603,429.75 is: 917,775.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,750 : 603,429.75 = 603,429.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,750/603,429.75 = 603,429.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,750x = 603,429.75 × 603,429.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,750x = 364,127,463,185.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,127,463,185.06/396,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 917,775.58
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