Finding the Third Proportional to 463,537.50 and 717,652.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,537.50 and 717,652.50 is: 1,111,075.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,537.50 : 717,652.50 = 717,652.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,537.50/717,652.50 = 717,652.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,537.50x = 717,652.50 × 717,652.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,537.50x = 515,025,110,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,025,110,756.25/463,537.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,111,075.39
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