Finding the Third Proportional to 683,455.50 and 731,569.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,455.50 and 731,569.50 is: 783,070.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,455.50 : 731,569.50 = 731,569.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,455.50/731,569.50 = 731,569.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,455.50x = 731,569.50 × 731,569.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,455.50x = 535,193,933,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,193,933,330.25/683,455.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,070.64
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