Finding the Third Proportional to 477,497.53 and 716,246.30
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,497.53 and 716,246.30 is: 1,074,369.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,497.53 : 716,246.30 = 716,246.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,497.53/716,246.30 = 716,246.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,497.53x = 716,246.30 × 716,246.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,497.53x = 513,008,757,787.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,008,757,787.15/477,497.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,369.45
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