Finding the Third Proportional to 434,281.50 and 626,508.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,281.50 and 626,508.75 is: 903,822.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,281.50 : 626,508.75 = 626,508.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,281.50/626,508.75 = 626,508.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,281.50x = 626,508.75 × 626,508.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,281.50x = 392,513,213,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,513,213,826.56/434,281.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,822.09
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