Finding the Third Proportional to 466,357.50 and 696,649.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,357.50 and 696,649.50 is: 1,040,661.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,357.50 : 696,649.50 = 696,649.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,357.50/696,649.50 = 696,649.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,357.50x = 696,649.50 × 696,649.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,357.50x = 485,320,525,850.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,320,525,850.25/466,357.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,040,661.99
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