Finding the Third Proportional to 407,886 and 619,753.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,886 and 619,753.50 is: 941,670.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,886 : 619,753.50 = 619,753.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,886/619,753.50 = 619,753.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,886x = 619,753.50 × 619,753.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,886x = 384,094,400,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,094,400,762.25/407,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,670.96
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