Finding the Third Proportional to 435,705 and 684,661.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,705 and 684,661.50 is: 1,075,868.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,705 : 684,661.50 = 684,661.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,705/684,661.50 = 684,661.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,705x = 684,661.50 × 684,661.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,705x = 468,761,369,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,761,369,582.25/435,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,075,868.69
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