Finding the Third Proportional to 417,282 and 650,299.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,282 and 650,299.50 is: 1,013,438.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,282 : 650,299.50 = 650,299.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,282/650,299.50 = 650,299.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,282x = 650,299.50 × 650,299.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,282x = 422,889,439,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,889,439,700.25/417,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,013,438.01
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