Finding the Third Proportional to 473,234.50 and 688,251.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,234.50 and 688,251.50 is: 1,000,962.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,234.50 : 688,251.50 = 688,251.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,234.50/688,251.50 = 688,251.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,234.50x = 688,251.50 × 688,251.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,234.50x = 473,690,127,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,690,127,252.25/473,234.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,000,962.79
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