Finding the Third Proportional to 503,712 and 698,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,712 and 698,145 is: 967,629.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,712 : 698,145 = 698,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,712/698,145 = 698,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,712x = 698,145 × 698,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,712x = 487,406,441,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,406,441,025/503,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,629.20
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