Finding the Third Proportional to 484,329 and 664,852.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,329 and 664,852.50 is: 912,662.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,329 : 664,852.50 = 664,852.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,329/664,852.50 = 664,852.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,329x = 664,852.50 × 664,852.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,329x = 442,028,846,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,028,846,756.25/484,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,662.36
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