Finding the Third Proportional to 412,920 and 611,704.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,920 and 611,704.50 is: 906,186.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,920 : 611,704.50 = 611,704.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,920/611,704.50 = 611,704.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,920x = 611,704.50 × 611,704.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,920x = 374,182,395,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,182,395,320.25/412,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,186.17
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