Finding the Third Proportional to 415,678.50 and 608,712.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,678.50 and 608,712.75 is: 891,388.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,678.50 : 608,712.75 = 608,712.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,678.50/608,712.75 = 608,712.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,678.50x = 608,712.75 × 608,712.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,678.50x = 370,531,212,012.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,531,212,012.56/415,678.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,388.93
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