Finding the Third Proportional to 473,491.50 and 637,943.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,491.50 and 637,943.25 is: 859,511.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,491.50 : 637,943.25 = 637,943.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,491.50/637,943.25 = 637,943.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,491.50x = 637,943.25 × 637,943.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,491.50x = 406,971,590,220.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,971,590,220.56/473,491.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,511.92
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