Finding the Third Proportional to 438,594.75 and 661,131.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,594.75 and 661,131.75 is: 996,580.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,594.75 : 661,131.75 = 661,131.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,594.75/661,131.75 = 661,131.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,594.75x = 661,131.75 × 661,131.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,594.75x = 437,095,190,858.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,095,190,858.06/438,594.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,580.99
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