Finding the Third Proportional to 434,184.50 and 655,813.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,184.50 and 655,813.75 is: 990,573.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,184.50 : 655,813.75 = 655,813.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,184.50/655,813.75 = 655,813.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,184.50x = 655,813.75 × 655,813.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,184.50x = 430,091,674,689.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,091,674,689.06/434,184.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,573.53
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