Finding the Third Proportional to 454,560 and 677,896.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,560 and 677,896.50 is: 1,010,963.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,560 : 677,896.50 = 677,896.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,560/677,896.50 = 677,896.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,560x = 677,896.50 × 677,896.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,560x = 459,543,664,712.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,543,664,712.25/454,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,010,963.71
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