Finding the Third Proportional to 706,320 and 906,907.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,320 and 906,907.50 is: 1,164,459.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,320 : 906,907.50 = 906,907.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,320/906,907.50 = 906,907.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,320x = 906,907.50 × 906,907.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,320x = 822,481,213,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,481,213,556.25/706,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,459.75
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