Finding the Third Proportional to 466,258.50 and 551,416.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,258.50 and 551,416.50 is: 652,127.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,258.50 : 551,416.50 = 551,416.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,258.50/551,416.50 = 551,416.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,258.50x = 551,416.50 × 551,416.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,258.50x = 304,060,156,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,060,156,472.25/466,258.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,127.86
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