Finding the Third Proportional to 466,960.50 and 700,447.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,960.50 and 700,447.50 is: 1,050,681.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,960.50 : 700,447.50 = 700,447.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,960.50/700,447.50 = 700,447.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,960.50x = 700,447.50 × 700,447.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,960.50x = 490,626,700,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,626,700,256.25/466,960.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,050,681.38
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