Finding the Third Proportional to 465,372 and 670,981.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,372 and 670,981.50 is: 967,432.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,372 : 670,981.50 = 670,981.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,372/670,981.50 = 670,981.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,372x = 670,981.50 × 670,981.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,372x = 450,216,173,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,216,173,342.25/465,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,432.88
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