Finding the Third Proportional to 507,618 and 706,918.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,618 and 706,918.50 is: 984,468.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,618 : 706,918.50 = 706,918.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,618/706,918.50 = 706,918.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,618x = 706,918.50 × 706,918.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,618x = 499,733,765,642.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,733,765,642.25/507,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,468.17
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