Finding the Third Proportional to 445,517 and 643,695.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,517 and 643,695.50 is: 930,029.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,517 : 643,695.50 = 643,695.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,517/643,695.50 = 643,695.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,517x = 643,695.50 × 643,695.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,517x = 414,343,896,720.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,343,896,720.25/445,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,029.37
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