Finding the Third Proportional to 467,518.50 and 623,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,518.50 and 623,943 is: 832,704.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,518.50 : 623,943 = 623,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,518.50/623,943 = 623,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,518.50x = 623,943 × 623,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,518.50x = 389,304,867,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,304,867,249/467,518.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,704.73
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