Finding the Third Proportional to 481,637 and 750,031.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,637 and 750,031.50 is: 1,167,990.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,637 : 750,031.50 = 750,031.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,637/750,031.50 = 750,031.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,637x = 750,031.50 × 750,031.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,637x = 562,547,250,992.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,547,250,992.25/481,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,167,990.11
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