Finding the Third Proportional to 499,117.50 and 706,225.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,117.50 and 706,225.50 is: 999,272.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,117.50 : 706,225.50 = 706,225.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,117.50/706,225.50 = 706,225.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,117.50x = 706,225.50 × 706,225.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,117.50x = 498,754,456,850.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,754,456,850.25/499,117.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,272.63
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