Finding the Third Proportional to 428,764.50 and 667,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,764.50 and 667,629 is: 1,039,564.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,764.50 : 667,629 = 667,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,764.50/667,629 = 667,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,764.50x = 667,629 × 667,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,764.50x = 445,728,481,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,728,481,641/428,764.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,039,564.80
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