Finding the Third Proportional to 401,610 and 621,850.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,610 and 621,850.50 is: 962,869.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,610 : 621,850.50 = 621,850.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,610/621,850.50 = 621,850.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,610x = 621,850.50 × 621,850.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,610x = 386,698,044,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,698,044,350.25/401,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,869.56
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