Finding the Third Proportional to 313,138.50 and 697,993.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,138.50 and 697,993.50 is: 1,555,844.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,138.50 : 697,993.50 = 697,993.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,138.50/697,993.50 = 697,993.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,138.50x = 697,993.50 × 697,993.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,138.50x = 487,194,926,042.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,194,926,042.25/313,138.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,555,844.86
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