Finding the Third Proportional to 436,791 and 658,264.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,791 and 658,264.50 is: 992,035.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,791 : 658,264.50 = 658,264.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,791/658,264.50 = 658,264.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,791x = 658,264.50 × 658,264.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,791x = 433,312,151,960.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,312,151,960.25/436,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,035.44
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