Finding the Third Proportional to 439,702.50 and 656,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,702.50 and 656,966 is: 981,582.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,702.50 : 656,966 = 656,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,702.50/656,966 = 656,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,702.50x = 656,966 × 656,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,702.50x = 431,604,325,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,604,325,156/439,702.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,582.60
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