Finding the Third Proportional to 422,112 and 632,434.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,112 and 632,434.50 is: 947,552.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,112 : 632,434.50 = 632,434.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,112/632,434.50 = 632,434.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,112x = 632,434.50 × 632,434.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,112x = 399,973,396,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,973,396,790.25/422,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,552.77
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