Finding the Third Proportional to 421,159.50 and 631,532.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,159.50 and 631,532.25 is: 946,987.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,159.50 : 631,532.25 = 631,532.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,159.50/631,532.25 = 631,532.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,159.50x = 631,532.25 × 631,532.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,159.50x = 398,832,982,790.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,832,982,790.06/421,159.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,987.98
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