Finding the Third Proportional to 482,673 and 634,714.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,673 and 634,714.50 is: 834,648.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,673 : 634,714.50 = 634,714.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,673/634,714.50 = 634,714.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,673x = 634,714.50 × 634,714.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,673x = 402,862,496,510.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,862,496,510.25/482,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,648.92
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