Finding the Third Proportional to 417,924 and 609,369.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,924 and 609,369.75 is: 888,514.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,924 : 609,369.75 = 609,369.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,924/609,369.75 = 609,369.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,924x = 609,369.75 × 609,369.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,924x = 371,331,492,215.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,331,492,215.06/417,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,514.40
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