Finding the Third Proportional to 423,616.50 and 660,433.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,616.50 and 660,433.50 is: 1,029,639.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,616.50 : 660,433.50 = 660,433.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,616.50/660,433.50 = 660,433.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,616.50x = 660,433.50 × 660,433.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,616.50x = 436,172,407,922.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,172,407,922.25/423,616.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,029,639.80
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