Finding the Third Proportional to 423,801 and 640,021.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,801 and 640,021.50 is: 966,556.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,801 : 640,021.50 = 640,021.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,801/640,021.50 = 640,021.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,801x = 640,021.50 × 640,021.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,801x = 409,627,520,462.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,627,520,462.25/423,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966,556.29
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