Finding the Third Proportional to 462,987.75 and 660,801.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,987.75 and 660,801.75 is: 943,132.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,987.75 : 660,801.75 = 660,801.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,987.75/660,801.75 = 660,801.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,987.75x = 660,801.75 × 660,801.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,987.75x = 436,658,952,803.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,658,952,803.06/462,987.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,132.84
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