Finding the Third Proportional to 462,980.81 and 695,703.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,980.81 and 695,703.94 is: 1,045,408.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,980.81 : 695,703.94 = 695,703.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,980.81/695,703.94 = 695,703.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,980.81x = 695,703.94 × 695,703.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,980.81x = 484,003,968,653.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,003,968,653.00/462,980.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,045,408.27
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