Finding the Third Proportional to 464,992.50 and 658,145.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,992.50 and 658,145.25 is: 931,531.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,992.50 : 658,145.25 = 658,145.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,992.50/658,145.25 = 658,145.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,992.50x = 658,145.25 × 658,145.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,992.50x = 433,155,170,097.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,155,170,097.56/464,992.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,531.52
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