Finding the Third Proportional to 483,720 and 762,687.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,720 and 762,687.75 is: 1,202,539.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,720 : 762,687.75 = 762,687.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,720/762,687.75 = 762,687.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,720x = 762,687.75 × 762,687.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,720x = 581,692,604,000.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,692,604,000.06/483,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,202,539.91
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