Finding the Third Proportional to 503,035.31 and 747,716.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,035.31 and 747,716.06 is: 1,111,411.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,035.31 : 747,716.06 = 747,716.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,035.31/747,716.06 = 747,716.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,035.31x = 747,716.06 × 747,716.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,035.31x = 559,079,310,120.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,079,310,120.50/503,035.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,111,411.66
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