Finding the Third Proportional to 454,506.75 and 672,972.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,506.75 and 672,972.75 is: 996,447.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,506.75 : 672,972.75 = 672,972.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,506.75/672,972.75 = 672,972.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,506.75x = 672,972.75 × 672,972.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,506.75x = 452,892,322,242.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,892,322,242.56/454,506.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,447.96
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