Finding the Third Proportional to 403,834.50 and 625,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,834.50 and 625,221 is: 967,974.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,834.50 : 625,221 = 625,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,834.50/625,221 = 625,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,834.50x = 625,221 × 625,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,834.50x = 390,901,298,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,901,298,841/403,834.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,974.01
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