Finding the Third Proportional to 433,223 and 669,503.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 433,223 and 669,503.50 is: 1,034,651.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,223 : 669,503.50 = 669,503.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,223/669,503.50 = 669,503.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,223x = 669,503.50 × 669,503.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,223x = 448,234,936,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,234,936,512.25/433,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,034,651.75
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