Finding the Third Proportional to 412,349.50 and 638,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,349.50 and 638,477 is: 988,610.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,349.50 : 638,477 = 638,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,349.50/638,477 = 638,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,349.50x = 638,477 × 638,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,349.50x = 407,652,879,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,652,879,529/412,349.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,610.10
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