Finding the Third Proportional to 436,536 and 652,115.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,536 and 652,115.50 is: 974,157.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,536 : 652,115.50 = 652,115.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,536/652,115.50 = 652,115.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,536x = 652,115.50 × 652,115.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,536x = 425,254,625,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,254,625,340.25/436,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,157.06
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