Finding the Third Proportional to 507,666 and 673,879.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,666 and 673,879.50 is: 894,512.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,666 : 673,879.50 = 673,879.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,666/673,879.50 = 673,879.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,666x = 673,879.50 × 673,879.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,666x = 454,113,580,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,113,580,520.25/507,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,512.50
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