Finding the Third Proportional to 431,568 and 660,490.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,568 and 660,490.50 is: 1,010,843.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,568 : 660,490.50 = 660,490.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,568/660,490.50 = 660,490.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,568x = 660,490.50 × 660,490.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,568x = 436,247,700,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,247,700,590.25/431,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,010,843.48
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