Finding the Third Proportional to 472,882.50 and 752,814.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,882.50 and 752,814.50 is: 1,198,457.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,882.50 : 752,814.50 = 752,814.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,882.50/752,814.50 = 752,814.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,882.50x = 752,814.50 × 752,814.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,882.50x = 566,729,671,410.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,729,671,410.25/472,882.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,457.70
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