Finding the Third Proportional to 471,912.75 and 707,919.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 471,912.75 and 707,919.75 is: 1,061,955.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471,912.75 : 707,919.75 = 707,919.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471,912.75/707,919.75 = 707,919.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471,912.75x = 707,919.75 × 707,919.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471,912.75x = 501,150,372,440.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,150,372,440.06/471,912.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061,955.57
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