Finding the Third Proportional to 504,524 and 706,485
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,524 and 706,485 is: 989,291.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,524 : 706,485 = 706,485 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,524/706,485 = 706,485/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,524x = 706,485 × 706,485 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,524x = 499,121,055,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,121,055,225/504,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,291.01
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