Finding the Third Proportional to 403,296 and 619,042.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,296 and 619,042.50 is: 950,204.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,296 : 619,042.50 = 619,042.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,296/619,042.50 = 619,042.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,296x = 619,042.50 × 619,042.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,296x = 383,213,616,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,213,616,806.25/403,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,204.36
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