Finding the Third Proportional to 464,553 and 676,605.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,553 and 676,605.75 is: 985,453.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,553 : 676,605.75 = 676,605.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,553/676,605.75 = 676,605.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,553x = 676,605.75 × 676,605.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,553x = 457,795,340,933.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,795,340,933.06/464,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 985,453.42
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