Finding the Third Proportional to 701,862.75 and 977,901.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,862.75 and 977,901.75 is: 1,362,505.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,862.75 : 977,901.75 = 977,901.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,862.75/977,901.75 = 977,901.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,862.75x = 977,901.75 × 977,901.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,862.75x = 956,291,832,653.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 956,291,832,653.06/701,862.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,362,505.47
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