Finding the Third Proportional to 458,874 and 645,043.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,874 and 645,043.50 is: 906,743.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,874 : 645,043.50 = 645,043.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,874/645,043.50 = 645,043.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,874x = 645,043.50 × 645,043.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,874x = 416,081,116,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,081,116,892.25/458,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,743.72
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