Finding the Third Proportional to 458,451.75 and 708,453.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,451.75 and 708,453.75 is: 1,094,786.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,451.75 : 708,453.75 = 708,453.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,451.75/708,453.75 = 708,453.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,451.75x = 708,453.75 × 708,453.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,451.75x = 501,906,715,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,906,715,889.06/458,451.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,094,786.35
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