Finding the Third Proportional to 475,881.75 and 737,221.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,881.75 and 737,221.50 is: 1,142,081.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,881.75 : 737,221.50 = 737,221.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,881.75/737,221.50 = 737,221.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,881.75x = 737,221.50 × 737,221.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,881.75x = 543,495,540,062.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,495,540,062.25/475,881.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,142,081.07
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