Finding the Third Proportional to 452,070 and 619,879.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,070 and 619,879.50 is: 849,980.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,070 : 619,879.50 = 619,879.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,070/619,879.50 = 619,879.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,070x = 619,879.50 × 619,879.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,070x = 384,250,594,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,250,594,520.25/452,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,980.30
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