Finding the Third Proportional to 480,890 and 750,449.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,890 and 750,449.25 is: 1,171,107.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,890 : 750,449.25 = 750,449.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,890/750,449.25 = 750,449.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,890x = 750,449.25 × 750,449.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,890x = 563,174,076,825.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,174,076,825.56/480,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,171,107.90
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