Finding the Third Proportional to 411,988.50 and 636,648.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,988.50 and 636,648.75 is: 983,817.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,988.50 : 636,648.75 = 636,648.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,988.50/636,648.75 = 636,648.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,988.50x = 636,648.75 × 636,648.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,988.50x = 405,321,630,876.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,321,630,876.56/411,988.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,817.83
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