Finding the Third Proportional to 485,968.50 and 684,049.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,968.50 and 684,049.50 is: 962,868.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,968.50 : 684,049.50 = 684,049.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,968.50/684,049.50 = 684,049.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,968.50x = 684,049.50 × 684,049.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,968.50x = 467,923,718,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,923,718,450.25/485,968.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,868.41
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