Finding the Third Proportional to 431,637 and 1,008,163.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,637 and 1,008,163.50 is: 2,354,741.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,637 : 1,008,163.50 = 1,008,163.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,637/1,008,163.50 = 1,008,163.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,637x = 1,008,163.50 × 1,008,163.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,637x = 1,016,393,642,732.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,016,393,642,732.25/431,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,354,741.70
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