Finding the Third Proportional to 450,292.50 and 684,727.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,292.50 and 684,727.50 is: 1,041,215.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,292.50 : 684,727.50 = 684,727.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,292.50/684,727.50 = 684,727.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,292.50x = 684,727.50 × 684,727.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,292.50x = 468,851,749,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,851,749,256.25/450,292.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041,215.99
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