Finding the Third Proportional to 400,179 and 619,204.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,179 and 619,204.50 is: 958,106.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,179 : 619,204.50 = 619,204.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,179/619,204.50 = 619,204.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,179x = 619,204.50 × 619,204.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,179x = 383,414,212,820.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,414,212,820.25/400,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,106.78
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