Finding the Third Proportional to 453,466 and 677,829.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,466 and 677,829.50 is: 1,013,202.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,466 : 677,829.50 = 677,829.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,466/677,829.50 = 677,829.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,466x = 677,829.50 × 677,829.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,466x = 459,452,831,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,452,831,070.25/453,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,013,202.38
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