Finding the Third Proportional to 452,740.50 and 634,556.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,740.50 and 634,556.25 is: 889,387.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,740.50 : 634,556.25 = 634,556.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,740.50/634,556.25 = 634,556.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,740.50x = 634,556.25 × 634,556.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,740.50x = 402,661,634,414.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,661,634,414.06/452,740.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,387.26
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