Finding the Third Proportional to 553,548 and 707,323.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,548 and 707,323.50 is: 903,817.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,548 : 707,323.50 = 707,323.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,548/707,323.50 = 707,323.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,548x = 707,323.50 × 707,323.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,548x = 500,306,533,652.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,306,533,652.25/553,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,817.80
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