Finding the Third Proportional to 475,813.50 and 645,898.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,813.50 and 645,898.50 is: 876,782.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,813.50 : 645,898.50 = 645,898.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,813.50/645,898.50 = 645,898.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,813.50x = 645,898.50 × 645,898.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,813.50x = 417,184,872,302.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,184,872,302.25/475,813.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,782.34
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