Finding the Third Proportional to 484,506 and 743,703.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,506 and 743,703.75 is: 1,141,565.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,506 : 743,703.75 = 743,703.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,506/743,703.75 = 743,703.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,506x = 743,703.75 × 743,703.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,506x = 553,095,267,764.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,095,267,764.06/484,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,565.36
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