Finding the Third Proportional to 453,924 and 682,843.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,924 and 682,843.50 is: 1,027,209.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,924 : 682,843.50 = 682,843.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,924/682,843.50 = 682,843.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,924x = 682,843.50 × 682,843.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,924x = 466,275,245,492.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,275,245,492.25/453,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,027,209.94
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