Finding the Third Proportional to 408,567 and 675,220.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,567 and 675,220.50 is: 1,115,906.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,567 : 675,220.50 = 675,220.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,567/675,220.50 = 675,220.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,567x = 675,220.50 × 675,220.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,567x = 455,922,723,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,922,723,620.25/408,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,115,906.87
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