Finding the Third Proportional to 413,241.38 and 638,563.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 413,241.38 and 638,563.50 is: 986,743.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
413,241.38 : 638,563.50 = 638,563.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
413,241.38/638,563.50 = 638,563.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
413,241.38x = 638,563.50 × 638,563.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
413,241.38x = 407,763,343,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,763,343,532.25/413,241.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,743.75
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