Finding the Third Proportional to 436,452.75 and 655,269.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,452.75 and 655,269.75 is: 983,791.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,452.75 : 655,269.75 = 655,269.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,452.75/655,269.75 = 655,269.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,452.75x = 655,269.75 × 655,269.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,452.75x = 429,378,445,265.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,378,445,265.06/436,452.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,791.36
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