Finding the Third Proportional to 397,668 and 602,293.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,668 and 602,293.50 is: 912,211.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,668 : 602,293.50 = 602,293.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,668/602,293.50 = 602,293.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,668x = 602,293.50 × 602,293.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,668x = 362,757,460,142.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,757,460,142.25/397,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,211.85
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