Finding the Third Proportional to 447,498 and 677,746.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,498 and 677,746.50 is: 1,026,463.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,498 : 677,746.50 = 677,746.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,498/677,746.50 = 677,746.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,498x = 677,746.50 × 677,746.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,498x = 459,340,318,262.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,340,318,262.25/447,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,026,463.40
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