Finding the Third Proportional to 480,865.50 and 693,013.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,865.50 and 693,013.50 is: 998,756.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,865.50 : 693,013.50 = 693,013.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,865.50/693,013.50 = 693,013.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,865.50x = 693,013.50 × 693,013.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,865.50x = 480,267,711,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,267,711,182.25/480,865.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,756.85
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