Finding the Third Proportional to 429,232.50 and 683,250.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,232.50 and 683,250.75 is: 1,087,596.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,232.50 : 683,250.75 = 683,250.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,232.50/683,250.75 = 683,250.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,232.50x = 683,250.75 × 683,250.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,232.50x = 466,831,587,375.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,831,587,375.56/429,232.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,087,596.09
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