Finding the Third Proportional to 475,726.50 and 709,897.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,726.50 and 709,897.50 is: 1,059,336.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,726.50 : 709,897.50 = 709,897.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,726.50/709,897.50 = 709,897.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,726.50x = 709,897.50 × 709,897.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,726.50x = 503,954,460,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,954,460,506.25/475,726.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,059,336.53
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