Finding the Third Proportional to 450,198 and 686,731.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,198 and 686,731.50 is: 1,047,539.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,198 : 686,731.50 = 686,731.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,198/686,731.50 = 686,731.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,198x = 686,731.50 × 686,731.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,198x = 471,600,153,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,600,153,092.25/450,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047,539.42
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