Finding the Third Proportional to 437,716.50 and 656,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,716.50 and 656,574 is: 984,859.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,716.50 : 656,574 = 656,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,716.50/656,574 = 656,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,716.50x = 656,574 × 656,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,716.50x = 431,089,417,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,089,417,476/437,716.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,859.88
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