Finding the Third Proportional to 507,981.50 and 696,580.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,981.50 and 696,580.50 is: 955,200.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,981.50 : 696,580.50 = 696,580.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,981.50/696,580.50 = 696,580.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,981.50x = 696,580.50 × 696,580.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,981.50x = 485,224,392,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,224,392,980.25/507,981.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,200.91
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