Finding the Third Proportional to 454,668 and 705,937.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,668 and 705,937.50 is: 1,096,069.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,668 : 705,937.50 = 705,937.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,668/705,937.50 = 705,937.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,668x = 705,937.50 × 705,937.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,668x = 498,347,753,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,347,753,906.25/454,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,096,069.56
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