Finding the Third Proportional to 456,166 and 657,090.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,166 and 657,090.50 is: 946,514.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,166 : 657,090.50 = 657,090.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,166/657,090.50 = 657,090.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,166x = 657,090.50 × 657,090.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,166x = 431,767,925,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,767,925,190.25/456,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,514.92
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