Finding the Third Proportional to 433,020 and 623,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 433,020 and 623,750 is: 898,489.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,020 : 623,750 = 623,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,020/623,750 = 623,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,020x = 623,750 × 623,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,020x = 389,064,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,064,062,500/433,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,489.82
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