Finding the Third Proportional to 451,656 and 675,985.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,656 and 675,985.50 is: 1,011,735.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,656 : 675,985.50 = 675,985.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,656/675,985.50 = 675,985.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,656x = 675,985.50 × 675,985.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,656x = 456,956,396,210.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,956,396,210.25/451,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,011,735.47
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