Finding the Third Proportional to 700,138.50 and 1,086,207.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,138.50 and 1,086,207.75 is: 1,685,162.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,138.50 : 1,086,207.75 = 1,086,207.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,138.50/1,086,207.75 = 1,086,207.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,138.50x = 1,086,207.75 × 1,086,207.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,138.50x = 1,179,847,276,160.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,179,847,276,160.06/700,138.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,685,162.69
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