Finding the Third Proportional to 705,306 and 1,664,686.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 705,306 and 1,664,686.50 is: 3,929,048.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705,306 : 1,664,686.50 = 1,664,686.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705,306/1,664,686.50 = 1,664,686.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705,306x = 1,664,686.50 × 1,664,686.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705,306x = 2,771,181,143,282.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,771,181,143,282.25/705,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,929,048.02
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