Finding the Third Proportional to 467,149.50 and 698,287.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,149.50 and 698,287.50 is: 1,043,788.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,149.50 : 698,287.50 = 698,287.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,149.50/698,287.50 = 698,287.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,149.50x = 698,287.50 × 698,287.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,149.50x = 487,605,432,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,605,432,656.25/467,149.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,043,788.84
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