Finding the Third Proportional to 474,327.50 and 693,738.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,327.50 and 693,738.75 is: 1,014,643.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,327.50 : 693,738.75 = 693,738.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,327.50/693,738.75 = 693,738.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,327.50x = 693,738.75 × 693,738.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,327.50x = 481,273,453,251.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,273,453,251.56/474,327.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,643.79
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