Finding the Third Proportional to 482,464.50 and 709,663.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,464.50 and 709,663.50 is: 1,043,853.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,464.50 : 709,663.50 = 709,663.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,464.50/709,663.50 = 709,663.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,464.50x = 709,663.50 × 709,663.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,464.50x = 503,622,283,232.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,622,283,232.25/482,464.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,043,853.55
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