Finding the Third Proportional to 483,748.50 and 756,033.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,748.50 and 756,033.75 is: 1,181,578.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,748.50 : 756,033.75 = 756,033.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,748.50/756,033.75 = 756,033.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,748.50x = 756,033.75 × 756,033.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,748.50x = 571,587,031,139.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 571,587,031,139.06/483,748.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,578.92
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