Finding the Third Proportional to 432,138 and 654,169.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,138 and 654,169.50 is: 990,280.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,138 : 654,169.50 = 654,169.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,138/654,169.50 = 654,169.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,138x = 654,169.50 × 654,169.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,138x = 427,937,734,730.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,937,734,730.25/432,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,280.27
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