Finding the Third Proportional to 455,208 and 707,260.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,208 and 707,260.50 is: 1,098,876.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,208 : 707,260.50 = 707,260.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,208/707,260.50 = 707,260.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,208x = 707,260.50 × 707,260.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,208x = 500,217,414,860.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,217,414,860.25/455,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,098,876.59
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