Finding the Third Proportional to 408,018 and 612,382.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,018 and 612,382.50 is: 919,107.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,018 : 612,382.50 = 612,382.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,018/612,382.50 = 612,382.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,018x = 612,382.50 × 612,382.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,018x = 375,012,326,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,012,326,306.25/408,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,107.31
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