Finding the Third Proportional to 430,177.50 and 683,437.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,177.50 and 683,437.50 is: 1,085,800.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,177.50 : 683,437.50 = 683,437.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,177.50/683,437.50 = 683,437.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,177.50x = 683,437.50 × 683,437.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,177.50x = 467,086,816,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,086,816,406.25/430,177.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,085,800.20
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