Finding the Third Proportional to 436,157.63 and 658,382.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,157.63 and 658,382.63 is: 993,832.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,157.63 : 658,382.63 = 658,382.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,157.63/658,382.63 = 658,382.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,157.63x = 658,382.63 × 658,382.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,157.63x = 433,467,680,901.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,467,680,901.89/436,157.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 993,832.63
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