Finding the Third Proportional to 656,986.50 and 726,106.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,986.50 and 726,106.50 is: 802,498.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,986.50 : 726,106.50 = 726,106.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,986.50/726,106.50 = 726,106.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,986.50x = 726,106.50 × 726,106.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,986.50x = 527,230,649,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,230,649,342.25/656,986.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,498.45
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