Finding the Third Proportional to 451,236 and 676,951.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,236 and 676,951.50 is: 1,015,573.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,236 : 676,951.50 = 676,951.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,236/676,951.50 = 676,951.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,236x = 676,951.50 × 676,951.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,236x = 458,263,333,352.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,263,333,352.25/451,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,573.52
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