Finding the Third Proportional to 480,897.56 and 750,461.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,897.56 and 750,461.06 is: 1,171,126.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,897.56 : 750,461.06 = 750,461.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,897.56/750,461.06 = 750,461.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,897.56x = 750,461.06 × 750,461.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,897.56x = 563,191,806,328.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,191,806,328.63/480,897.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,171,126.35
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