Finding the Third Proportional to 437,887.63 and 659,963.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,887.63 and 659,963.50 is: 994,665.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,887.63 : 659,963.50 = 659,963.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,887.63/659,963.50 = 659,963.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,887.63x = 659,963.50 × 659,963.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,887.63x = 435,551,821,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,551,821,332.25/437,887.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,665.75
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