Finding the Third Proportional to 422,103.50 and 603,567.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,103.50 and 603,567.50 is: 863,043.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,103.50 : 603,567.50 = 603,567.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,103.50/603,567.50 = 603,567.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,103.50x = 603,567.50 × 603,567.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,103.50x = 364,293,727,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,293,727,056.25/422,103.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863,043.61
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