Finding the Third Proportional to 509,982 and 690,084.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 509,982 and 690,084.75 is: 933,791.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
509,982 : 690,084.75 = 690,084.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
509,982/690,084.75 = 690,084.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
509,982x = 690,084.75 × 690,084.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
509,982x = 476,216,962,182.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 476,216,962,182.56/509,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,791.71
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