Finding the Third Proportional to 405,927 and 576,967.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,927 and 576,967.50 is: 820,077.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,927 : 576,967.50 = 576,967.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,927/576,967.50 = 576,967.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,927x = 576,967.50 × 576,967.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,927x = 332,891,496,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,891,496,056.25/405,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,077.25
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