Finding the Third Proportional to 456,556.50 and 709,701.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,556.50 and 709,701.75 is: 1,103,207.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,556.50 : 709,701.75 = 709,701.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,556.50/709,701.75 = 709,701.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,556.50x = 709,701.75 × 709,701.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,556.50x = 503,676,573,953.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,676,573,953.06/456,556.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,207.54
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