Finding the Third Proportional to 464,537.50 and 688,170.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,537.50 and 688,170.50 is: 1,019,462.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,537.50 : 688,170.50 = 688,170.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,537.50/688,170.50 = 688,170.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,537.50x = 688,170.50 × 688,170.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,537.50x = 473,578,637,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,578,637,070.25/464,537.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,019,462.66
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