Finding the Third Proportional to 408,306 and 600,793.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,306 and 600,793.50 is: 884,025.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,306 : 600,793.50 = 600,793.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,306/600,793.50 = 600,793.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,306x = 600,793.50 × 600,793.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,306x = 360,952,829,642.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,952,829,642.25/408,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,025.29
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