Finding the Third Proportional to 432,004.50 and 653,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,004.50 and 653,958 is: 989,945.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,004.50 : 653,958 = 653,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,004.50/653,958 = 653,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,004.50x = 653,958 × 653,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,004.50x = 427,661,065,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,661,065,764/432,004.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,945.86
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