Finding the Third Proportional to 436,063.50 and 935,185.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,063.50 and 935,185.50 is: 2,005,606.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,063.50 : 935,185.50 = 935,185.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,063.50/935,185.50 = 935,185.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,063.50x = 935,185.50 × 935,185.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,063.50x = 874,571,919,410.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 874,571,919,410.25/436,063.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,005,606.80
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