Finding the Third Proportional to 414,882.75 and 640,750.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,882.75 and 640,750.50 is: 989,583.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,882.75 : 640,750.50 = 640,750.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,882.75/640,750.50 = 640,750.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,882.75x = 640,750.50 × 640,750.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,882.75x = 410,561,203,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,561,203,250.25/414,882.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,583.69
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