Finding the Third Proportional to 436,753 and 655,129.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,753 and 655,129.50 is: 982,694.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,753 : 655,129.50 = 655,129.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,753/655,129.50 = 655,129.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,753x = 655,129.50 × 655,129.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,753x = 429,194,661,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,194,661,770.25/436,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,694.25
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