Finding the Third Proportional to 400,524 and 619,963.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,524 and 619,963.50 is: 959,629.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,524 : 619,963.50 = 619,963.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,524/619,963.50 = 619,963.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,524x = 619,963.50 × 619,963.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,524x = 384,354,741,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,354,741,332.25/400,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,629.74
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