Finding the Third Proportional to 436,521 and 672,799.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,521 and 672,799.50 is: 1,036,969.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,521 : 672,799.50 = 672,799.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,521/672,799.50 = 672,799.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,521x = 672,799.50 × 672,799.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,521x = 452,659,167,200.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,659,167,200.25/436,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,036,969.97
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