Finding the Third Proportional to 439,830 and 659,623.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,830 and 659,623.50 is: 989,253.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,830 : 659,623.50 = 659,623.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,830/659,623.50 = 659,623.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,830x = 659,623.50 × 659,623.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,830x = 435,103,161,752.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,103,161,752.25/439,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,253.03
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