Finding the Third Proportional to 476,239.50 and 738,193.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,239.50 and 738,193.50 is: 1,144,234.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,239.50 : 738,193.50 = 738,193.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,239.50/738,193.50 = 738,193.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,239.50x = 738,193.50 × 738,193.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,239.50x = 544,929,643,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,929,643,442.25/476,239.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,234.45
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