Finding the Third Proportional to 477,651.94 and 696,787.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,651.94 and 696,787.31 is: 1,016,456.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,651.94 : 696,787.31 = 696,787.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,651.94/696,787.31 = 696,787.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,651.94x = 696,787.31 × 696,787.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,651.94x = 485,512,558,860.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,512,558,860.97/477,651.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,016,456.80
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