Finding the Third Proportional to 475,293 and 691,537.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,293 and 691,537.50 is: 1,006,166.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,293 : 691,537.50 = 691,537.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,293/691,537.50 = 691,537.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,293x = 691,537.50 × 691,537.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,293x = 478,224,113,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,224,113,906.25/475,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,166.96
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