Finding the Third Proportional to 450,014 and 657,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,014 and 657,250 is: 959,920.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,014 : 657,250 = 657,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,014/657,250 = 657,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,014x = 657,250 × 657,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,014x = 431,977,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,977,562,500/450,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,920.27
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