Finding the Third Proportional to 427,365 and 634,459.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,365 and 634,459.50 is: 941,908.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,365 : 634,459.50 = 634,459.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,365/634,459.50 = 634,459.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,365x = 634,459.50 × 634,459.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,365x = 402,538,857,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,538,857,140.25/427,365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,908.81
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