Finding the Third Proportional to 412,208 and 655,715.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,208 and 655,715.50 is: 1,043,072.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,208 : 655,715.50 = 655,715.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,208/655,715.50 = 655,715.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,208x = 655,715.50 × 655,715.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,208x = 429,962,816,940.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,962,816,940.25/412,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,043,072.47
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