Finding the Third Proportional to 413,177.50 and 638,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 413,177.50 and 638,452 is: 986,551.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
413,177.50 : 638,452 = 638,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
413,177.50/638,452 = 638,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
413,177.50x = 638,452 × 638,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
413,177.50x = 407,620,956,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,620,956,304/413,177.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,551.68
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