Finding the Third Proportional to 706,234.50 and 906,781.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,234.50 and 906,781.50 is: 1,164,277.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,234.50 : 906,781.50 = 906,781.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,234.50/906,781.50 = 906,781.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,234.50x = 906,781.50 × 906,781.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,234.50x = 822,252,688,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,252,688,742.25/706,234.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,277.15
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