Finding the Third Proportional to 532,990.50 and 704,229.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,990.50 and 704,229.75 is: 930,484.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,990.50 : 704,229.75 = 704,229.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,990.50/704,229.75 = 704,229.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,990.50x = 704,229.75 × 704,229.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,990.50x = 495,939,540,785.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,939,540,785.06/532,990.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,484.77
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