Finding the Third Proportional to 535,306.50 and 726,655.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,306.50 and 726,655.50 is: 986,403.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,306.50 : 726,655.50 = 726,655.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,306.50/726,655.50 = 726,655.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,306.50x = 726,655.50 × 726,655.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,306.50x = 528,028,215,680.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,028,215,680.25/535,306.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,403.52
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