Finding the Third Proportional to 466,536 and 699,682.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,536 and 699,682.50 is: 1,049,341.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,536 : 699,682.50 = 699,682.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,536/699,682.50 = 699,682.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,536x = 699,682.50 × 699,682.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,536x = 489,555,600,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,555,600,806.25/466,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,049,341.53
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