Finding the Third Proportional to 522,229.50 and 704,611.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,229.50 and 704,611.50 is: 950,688.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,229.50 : 704,611.50 = 704,611.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,229.50/704,611.50 = 704,611.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,229.50x = 704,611.50 × 704,611.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,229.50x = 496,477,365,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,477,365,932.25/522,229.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,688.09
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