Finding the Third Proportional to 470,363.25 and 706,604.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,363.25 and 706,604.63 is: 1,061,498.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,363.25 : 706,604.63 = 706,604.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,363.25/706,604.63 = 706,604.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,363.25x = 706,604.63 × 706,604.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,363.25x = 499,290,096,071.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,290,096,071.39/470,363.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061,498.95
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