Finding the Third Proportional to 451,791 and 602,305.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,791 and 602,305.50 is: 802,964.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,791 : 602,305.50 = 602,305.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,791/602,305.50 = 602,305.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,791x = 602,305.50 × 602,305.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,791x = 362,771,915,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,771,915,330.25/451,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,964.02
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