Finding the Third Proportional to 705,253.50 and 990,985.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 705,253.50 and 990,985.50 is: 1,392,481.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705,253.50 : 990,985.50 = 990,985.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705,253.50/990,985.50 = 990,985.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705,253.50x = 990,985.50 × 990,985.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705,253.50x = 982,052,261,210.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 982,052,261,210.25/705,253.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,481.23
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