Finding the Third Proportional to 646,710 and 869,998.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,710 and 869,998.50 is: 1,170,381.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,710 : 869,998.50 = 869,998.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,710/869,998.50 = 869,998.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,710x = 869,998.50 × 869,998.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,710x = 756,897,390,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,897,390,002.25/646,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170,381.45
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