Finding the Third Proportional to 483,485 and 679,651.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,485 and 679,651.50 is: 955,409.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,485 : 679,651.50 = 679,651.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,485/679,651.50 = 679,651.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,485x = 679,651.50 × 679,651.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,485x = 461,926,161,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,926,161,452.25/483,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,409.50
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