Finding the Third Proportional to 451,180 and 634,798.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,180 and 634,798.50 is: 893,144.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,180 : 634,798.50 = 634,798.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,180/634,798.50 = 634,798.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,180x = 634,798.50 × 634,798.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,180x = 402,969,135,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,969,135,602.25/451,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,144.94
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