Finding the Third Proportional to 437,079 and 675,028.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,079 and 675,028.50 is: 1,042,519.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,079 : 675,028.50 = 675,028.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,079/675,028.50 = 675,028.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,079x = 675,028.50 × 675,028.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,079x = 455,663,475,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,663,475,812.25/437,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042,519.72
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