Finding the Third Proportional to 632,916 and 845,464.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,916 and 845,464.50 is: 1,129,391.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,916 : 845,464.50 = 845,464.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,916/845,464.50 = 845,464.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,916x = 845,464.50 × 845,464.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,916x = 714,810,220,760.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 714,810,220,760.25/632,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,129,391.93
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