Finding the Third Proportional to 481,860 and 705,508.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,860 and 705,508.50 is: 1,032,960.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,860 : 705,508.50 = 705,508.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,860/705,508.50 = 705,508.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,860x = 705,508.50 × 705,508.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,860x = 497,742,243,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,742,243,572.25/481,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032,960.29
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