Finding the Third Proportional to 456,451.88 and 700,079.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,451.88 and 700,079.63 is: 1,073,741.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,451.88 : 700,079.63 = 700,079.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,451.88/700,079.63 = 700,079.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,451.88x = 700,079.63 × 700,079.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,451.88x = 490,111,481,340.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,111,481,340.14/456,451.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,073,741.85
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