Finding the Third Proportional to 476,109 and 631,867.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,109 and 631,867.50 is: 838,582.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,109 : 631,867.50 = 631,867.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,109/631,867.50 = 631,867.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,109x = 631,867.50 × 631,867.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,109x = 399,256,537,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,256,537,556.25/476,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,582.21
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