Finding the Third Proportional to 503,693.75 and 698,121.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,693.75 and 698,121.75 is: 967,599.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,693.75 : 698,121.75 = 698,121.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,693.75/698,121.75 = 698,121.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,693.75x = 698,121.75 × 698,121.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,693.75x = 487,373,977,823.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,373,977,823.06/503,693.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,599.81
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