Finding the Third Proportional to 450,837 and 674,842.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,837 and 674,842.50 is: 1,010,148.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,837 : 674,842.50 = 674,842.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,837/674,842.50 = 674,842.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,837x = 674,842.50 × 674,842.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,837x = 455,412,399,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,412,399,806.25/450,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,010,148.68
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