Finding the Third Proportional to 464,602.50 and 710,232.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,602.50 and 710,232.75 is: 1,085,725.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,602.50 : 710,232.75 = 710,232.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,602.50/710,232.75 = 710,232.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,602.50x = 710,232.75 × 710,232.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,602.50x = 504,430,559,172.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,430,559,172.56/464,602.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,085,725.02
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