Finding the Third Proportional to 487,630.13 and 647,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,630.13 and 647,028 is: 858,530.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,630.13 : 647,028 = 647,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,630.13/647,028 = 647,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,630.13x = 647,028 × 647,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,630.13x = 418,645,232,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,645,232,784/487,630.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,530.29
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