Finding the Third Proportional to 699,278.06 and 987,028.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,278.06 and 987,028.88 is: 1,393,188.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,278.06 : 987,028.88 = 987,028.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,278.06/987,028.88 = 987,028.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,278.06x = 987,028.88 × 987,028.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,278.06x = 974,226,000,083.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 974,226,000,083.77/699,278.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,393,188.28
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