Finding the Third Proportional to 479,536.50 and 720,526.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,536.50 and 720,526.50 is: 1,082,625.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,536.50 : 720,526.50 = 720,526.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,536.50/720,526.50 = 720,526.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,536.50x = 720,526.50 × 720,526.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,536.50x = 519,158,437,202.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,158,437,202.25/479,536.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,082,625.49
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