Finding the Third Proportional to 424,539 and 627,088.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,539 and 627,088.50 is: 926,275.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,539 : 627,088.50 = 627,088.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,539/627,088.50 = 627,088.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,539x = 627,088.50 × 627,088.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,539x = 393,239,986,832.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,239,986,832.25/424,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,275.29
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