Finding the Third Proportional to 450,039 and 632,956.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,039 and 632,956.50 is: 890,220.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,039 : 632,956.50 = 632,956.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,039/632,956.50 = 632,956.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,039x = 632,956.50 × 632,956.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,039x = 400,633,930,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,633,930,892.25/450,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,220.47
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