Finding the Third Proportional to 429,230 and 664,322.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,230 and 664,322.50 is: 1,028,176.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,230 : 664,322.50 = 664,322.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,230/664,322.50 = 664,322.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,230x = 664,322.50 × 664,322.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,230x = 441,324,384,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,324,384,006.25/429,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,028,176.93
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