Finding the Third Proportional to 460,201.50 and 646,015.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,201.50 and 646,015.50 is: 906,854.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,201.50 : 646,015.50 = 646,015.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,201.50/646,015.50 = 646,015.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,201.50x = 646,015.50 × 646,015.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,201.50x = 417,336,026,240.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,336,026,240.25/460,201.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,854.99
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