Finding the Third Proportional to 481,311.75 and 739,875.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,311.75 and 739,875.75 is: 1,137,342.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,311.75 : 739,875.75 = 739,875.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,311.75/739,875.75 = 739,875.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,311.75x = 739,875.75 × 739,875.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,311.75x = 547,416,125,438.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,416,125,438.06/481,311.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,137,342.12
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