Finding the Third Proportional to 452,263 and 614,218.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,263 and 614,218.50 is: 834,170.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,263 : 614,218.50 = 614,218.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,263/614,218.50 = 614,218.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,263x = 614,218.50 × 614,218.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,263x = 377,264,365,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,264,365,742.25/452,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,170.31
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