Finding the Third Proportional to 405,766 and 633,213.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,766 and 633,213.50 is: 988,154.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,766 : 633,213.50 = 633,213.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,766/633,213.50 = 633,213.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,766x = 633,213.50 × 633,213.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,766x = 400,959,336,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,959,336,582.25/405,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,154.10
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