Finding the Third Proportional to 436,809 and 658,291.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,809 and 658,291.50 is: 992,075.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,809 : 658,291.50 = 658,291.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,809/658,291.50 = 658,291.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,809x = 658,291.50 × 658,291.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,809x = 433,347,698,972.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,347,698,972.25/436,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,075.94
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