Finding the Third Proportional to 405,439.50 and 615,271.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,439.50 and 615,271.50 is: 933,700.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,439.50 : 615,271.50 = 615,271.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,439.50/615,271.50 = 615,271.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,439.50x = 615,271.50 × 615,271.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,439.50x = 378,559,018,712.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,559,018,712.25/405,439.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,700.39
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