Finding the Third Proportional to 418,894.50 and 647,296.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,894.50 and 647,296.50 is: 1,000,234.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,894.50 : 647,296.50 = 647,296.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,894.50/647,296.50 = 647,296.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,894.50x = 647,296.50 × 647,296.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,894.50x = 418,992,758,912.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,992,758,912.25/418,894.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,000,234.57
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