Finding the Third Proportional to 423,010 and 647,893.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,010 and 647,893.50 is: 992,331.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,010 : 647,893.50 = 647,893.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,010/647,893.50 = 647,893.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,010x = 647,893.50 × 647,893.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,010x = 419,765,987,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,765,987,342.25/423,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,331.12
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