Finding the Third Proportional to 431,554.50 and 638,968.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,554.50 and 638,968.50 is: 946,069.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,554.50 : 638,968.50 = 638,968.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,554.50/638,968.50 = 638,968.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,554.50x = 638,968.50 × 638,968.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,554.50x = 408,280,743,992.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,280,743,992.25/431,554.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,069.95
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