Finding the Third Proportional to 506,884.50 and 708,657.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,884.50 and 708,657.75 is: 990,749.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,884.50 : 708,657.75 = 708,657.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,884.50/708,657.75 = 708,657.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,884.50x = 708,657.75 × 708,657.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,884.50x = 502,195,806,635.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,195,806,635.06/506,884.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,749.98
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