Finding the Third Proportional to 465,779.25 and 659,211.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,779.25 and 659,211.75 is: 932,974.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,779.25 : 659,211.75 = 659,211.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,779.25/659,211.75 = 659,211.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,779.25x = 659,211.75 × 659,211.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,779.25x = 434,560,131,338.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,560,131,338.06/465,779.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,974.43
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