Finding the Third Proportional to 480,918 and 750,490.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,918 and 750,490.50 is: 1,171,168.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,918 : 750,490.50 = 750,490.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,918/750,490.50 = 750,490.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,918x = 750,490.50 × 750,490.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,918x = 563,235,990,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,235,990,590.25/480,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,171,168.45
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