Finding the Third Proportional to 483,489 and 679,657.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,489 and 679,657.50 is: 955,418.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,489 : 679,657.50 = 679,657.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,489/679,657.50 = 679,657.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,489x = 679,657.50 × 679,657.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,489x = 461,934,317,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,934,317,306.25/483,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,418.46
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