Finding the Third Proportional to 436,473 and 656,332.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,473 and 656,332.50 is: 986,939.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,473 : 656,332.50 = 656,332.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,473/656,332.50 = 656,332.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,473x = 656,332.50 × 656,332.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,473x = 430,772,350,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,772,350,556.25/436,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,939.29
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