Finding the Third Proportional to 434,267.58 and 658,782.49
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,267.58 and 658,782.49 is: 999,370.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,267.58 : 658,782.49 = 658,782.49 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,267.58/658,782.49 = 658,782.49/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,267.58x = 658,782.49 × 658,782.49 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,267.58x = 433,994,372,012.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,994,372,012.77/434,267.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,370.88
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