Finding the Third Proportional to 476,640 and 759,379.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,640 and 759,379.50 is: 1,209,838.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,640 : 759,379.50 = 759,379.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,640/759,379.50 = 759,379.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,640x = 759,379.50 × 759,379.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,640x = 576,657,225,020.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,657,225,020.25/476,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,209,838.09
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