Finding the Third Proportional to 458,008.50 and 673,327.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,008.50 and 673,327.50 is: 989,872.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,008.50 : 673,327.50 = 673,327.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,008.50/673,327.50 = 673,327.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,008.50x = 673,327.50 × 673,327.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,008.50x = 453,369,922,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,369,922,256.25/458,008.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,872.29
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