Finding the Third Proportional to 452,877.75 and 716,215.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,877.75 and 716,215.50 is: 1,132,677.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,877.75 : 716,215.50 = 716,215.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,877.75/716,215.50 = 716,215.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,877.75x = 716,215.50 × 716,215.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,877.75x = 512,964,642,440.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,964,642,440.25/452,877.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,677.95
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