Finding the Third Proportional to 487,012.50 and 663,450.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,012.50 and 663,450.75 is: 903,810.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,012.50 : 663,450.75 = 663,450.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,012.50/663,450.75 = 663,450.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,012.50x = 663,450.75 × 663,450.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,012.50x = 440,166,897,675.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,166,897,675.56/487,012.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,810.27
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