Finding the Third Proportional to 697,596.75 and 987,376.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,596.75 and 987,376.50 is: 1,397,529.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,596.75 : 987,376.50 = 987,376.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,596.75/987,376.50 = 987,376.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,596.75x = 987,376.50 × 987,376.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,596.75x = 974,912,352,752.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 974,912,352,752.25/697,596.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,529.95
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