Finding the Third Proportional to 443,836.50 and 628,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,836.50 and 628,017 is: 888,627.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,836.50 : 628,017 = 628,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,836.50/628,017 = 628,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,836.50x = 628,017 × 628,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,836.50x = 394,405,352,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,405,352,289/443,836.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,627.57
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