Finding the Third Proportional to 453,750 and 573,430.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,750 and 573,430.50 is: 724,677.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,750 : 573,430.50 = 573,430.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,750/573,430.50 = 573,430.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,750x = 573,430.50 × 573,430.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,750x = 328,822,538,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,822,538,330.25/453,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,677.77
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