Finding the Third Proportional to 400,157.50 and 610,399.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,157.50 and 610,399.50 is: 931,102.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,157.50 : 610,399.50 = 610,399.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,157.50/610,399.50 = 610,399.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,157.50x = 610,399.50 × 610,399.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,157.50x = 372,587,549,600.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,587,549,600.25/400,157.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,102.25
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