Finding the Third Proportional to 480,040 and 773,263.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,040 and 773,263.50 is: 1,245,597.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,040 : 773,263.50 = 773,263.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,040/773,263.50 = 773,263.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,040x = 773,263.50 × 773,263.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,040x = 597,936,440,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,936,440,432.25/480,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,245,597.12
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