Finding the Third Proportional to 453,708 and 616,551.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,708 and 616,551.75 is: 837,842.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,708 : 616,551.75 = 616,551.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,708/616,551.75 = 616,551.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,708x = 616,551.75 × 616,551.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,708x = 380,136,060,428.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,136,060,428.06/453,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,842.97
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