Finding the Third Proportional to 700,251 and 990,919.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,251 and 990,919.50 is: 1,402,242.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,251 : 990,919.50 = 990,919.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,251/990,919.50 = 990,919.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,251x = 990,919.50 × 990,919.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,251x = 981,921,455,480.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,921,455,480.25/700,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,402,242.13
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