Finding the Third Proportional to 400,161 and 610,404.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,161 and 610,404.50 is: 931,109.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,161 : 610,404.50 = 610,404.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,161/610,404.50 = 610,404.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,161x = 610,404.50 × 610,404.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,161x = 372,593,653,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,593,653,620.25/400,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,109.36
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