Finding the Third Proportional to 460,530 and 647,599.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,530 and 647,599.50 is: 910,657.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,530 : 647,599.50 = 647,599.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,530/647,599.50 = 647,599.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,530x = 647,599.50 × 647,599.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,530x = 419,385,112,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,385,112,400.25/460,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,657.53
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