Finding the Third Proportional to 436,293 and 640,075.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,293 and 640,075.50 is: 939,040.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,293 : 640,075.50 = 640,075.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,293/640,075.50 = 640,075.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,293x = 640,075.50 × 640,075.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,293x = 409,696,645,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,696,645,700.25/436,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,040.15
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