Finding the Third Proportional to 507,832.50 and 709,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,832.50 and 709,902 is: 992,376.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,832.50 : 709,902 = 709,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,832.50/709,902 = 709,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,832.50x = 709,902 × 709,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,832.50x = 503,960,849,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,960,849,604/507,832.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,376.13
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