Finding the Third Proportional to 600,384.50 and 928,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,384.50 and 928,633 is: 1,436,344.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,384.50 : 928,633 = 928,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,384.50/928,633 = 928,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,384.50x = 928,633 × 928,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,384.50x = 862,359,248,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,359,248,689/600,384.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,436,344.96
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