Finding the Third Proportional to 434,660.50 and 916,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,660.50 and 916,517 is: 1,932,550.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,660.50 : 916,517 = 916,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,660.50/916,517 = 916,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,660.50x = 916,517 × 916,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,660.50x = 840,003,411,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 840,003,411,289/434,660.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,932,550.60
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