Finding the Third Proportional to 465,685.50 and 701,248.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,685.50 and 701,248.50 is: 1,055,969.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,685.50 : 701,248.50 = 701,248.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,685.50/701,248.50 = 701,248.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,685.50x = 701,248.50 × 701,248.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,685.50x = 491,749,458,752.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,749,458,752.25/465,685.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,055,969.02
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