Finding the Third Proportional to 455,058 and 612,598.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,058 and 612,598.50 is: 824,679.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,058 : 612,598.50 = 612,598.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,058/612,598.50 = 612,598.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,058x = 612,598.50 × 612,598.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,058x = 375,276,922,202.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,276,922,202.25/455,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,679.32
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