Finding the Third Proportional to 407,664 and 599,503.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,664 and 599,503.50 is: 881,619.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,664 : 599,503.50 = 599,503.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,664/599,503.50 = 599,503.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,664x = 599,503.50 × 599,503.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,664x = 359,404,446,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,404,446,512.25/407,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,619.29
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