Finding the Third Proportional to 424,567.50 and 681,754.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,567.50 and 681,754.50 is: 1,094,735.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,567.50 : 681,754.50 = 681,754.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,567.50/681,754.50 = 681,754.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,567.50x = 681,754.50 × 681,754.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,567.50x = 464,789,198,270.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,789,198,270.25/424,567.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,094,735.70
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