Finding the Third Proportional to 484,809.21 and 727,873.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,809.21 and 727,873.75 is: 1,092,801.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,809.21 : 727,873.75 = 727,873.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,809.21/727,873.75 = 727,873.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,809.21x = 727,873.75 × 727,873.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,809.21x = 529,800,198,782.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,800,198,782.31/484,809.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,092,801.44
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