Finding the Third Proportional to 438,234 and 685,029.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,234 and 685,029.75 is: 1,070,810.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,234 : 685,029.75 = 685,029.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,234/685,029.75 = 685,029.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,234x = 685,029.75 × 685,029.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,234x = 469,265,758,385.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 469,265,758,385.06/438,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070,810.93
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