Finding the Third Proportional to 424,629 and 566,959.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,629 and 566,959.50 is: 756,997.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,629 : 566,959.50 = 566,959.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,629/566,959.50 = 566,959.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,629x = 566,959.50 × 566,959.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,629x = 321,443,074,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,443,074,640.25/424,629 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,997.46
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