Finding the Third Proportional to 434,506.50 and 636,204.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,506.50 and 636,204.75 is: 931,531.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,506.50 : 636,204.75 = 636,204.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,506.50/636,204.75 = 636,204.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,506.50x = 636,204.75 × 636,204.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,506.50x = 404,756,483,922.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,756,483,922.56/434,506.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,531.48
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