Finding the Third Proportional to 481,542.47 and 746,660.53
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,542.47 and 746,660.53 is: 1,157,742.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,542.47 : 746,660.53 = 746,660.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,542.47/746,660.53 = 746,660.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,542.47x = 746,660.53 × 746,660.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,542.47x = 557,501,948,926.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,501,948,926.53/481,542.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,157,742.02
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