Finding the Third Proportional to 453,170.25 and 635,253.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,170.25 and 635,253.75 is: 890,498.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,170.25 : 635,253.75 = 635,253.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,170.25/635,253.75 = 635,253.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,170.25x = 635,253.75 × 635,253.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,170.25x = 403,547,326,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,547,326,889.06/453,170.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,498.28
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