Finding the Third Proportional to 491,445 and 660,829.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 491,445 and 660,829.50 is: 888,595.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,445 : 660,829.50 = 660,829.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,445/660,829.50 = 660,829.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,445x = 660,829.50 × 660,829.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,445x = 436,695,628,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,695,628,070.25/491,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,595.12
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