Finding the Third Proportional to 484,859.25 and 767,373.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,859.25 and 767,373.75 is: 1,214,501.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,859.25 : 767,373.75 = 767,373.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,859.25/767,373.75 = 767,373.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,859.25x = 767,373.75 × 767,373.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,859.25x = 588,862,472,189.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,862,472,189.06/484,859.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,214,501.88
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