Finding the Third Proportional to 437,769 and 629,005.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,769 and 629,005.50 is: 903,782.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,769 : 629,005.50 = 629,005.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,769/629,005.50 = 629,005.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,769x = 629,005.50 × 629,005.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,769x = 395,647,919,030.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,647,919,030.25/437,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,782.40
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