Finding the Third Proportional to 453,995.50 and 636,261.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,995.50 and 636,261.50 is: 891,702.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,995.50 : 636,261.50 = 636,261.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,995.50/636,261.50 = 636,261.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,995.50x = 636,261.50 × 636,261.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,995.50x = 404,828,696,382.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,828,696,382.25/453,995.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,702.00
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