Finding the Third Proportional to 422,268 and 633,955.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,268 and 633,955.50 is: 951,764.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,268 : 633,955.50 = 633,955.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,268/633,955.50 = 633,955.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,268x = 633,955.50 × 633,955.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,268x = 401,899,575,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,899,575,980.25/422,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,764.23
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