Finding the Third Proportional to 436,818 and 934,357.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,818 and 934,357.50 is: 1,998,598.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,818 : 934,357.50 = 934,357.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,818/934,357.50 = 934,357.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,818x = 934,357.50 × 934,357.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,818x = 873,023,937,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,023,937,806.25/436,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,598.82
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