Finding the Third Proportional to 451,246.50 and 676,968.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,246.50 and 676,968.75 is: 1,015,601.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,246.50 : 676,968.75 = 676,968.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,246.50/676,968.75 = 676,968.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,246.50x = 676,968.75 × 676,968.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,246.50x = 458,286,688,476.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,286,688,476.56/451,246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,601.65
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