Finding the Third Proportional to 418,321.50 and 628,436.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,321.50 and 628,436.25 is: 944,087.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,321.50 : 628,436.25 = 628,436.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,321.50/628,436.25 = 628,436.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,321.50x = 628,436.25 × 628,436.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,321.50x = 394,932,120,314.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,932,120,314.06/418,321.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,087.55
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