Finding the Third Proportional to 438,412 and 660,514.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,412 and 660,514.50 is: 995,135.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,412 : 660,514.50 = 660,514.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,412/660,514.50 = 660,514.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,412x = 660,514.50 × 660,514.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,412x = 436,279,404,710.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,279,404,710.25/438,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995,135.64
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