Finding the Third Proportional to 485,469 and 753,763.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,469 and 753,763.50 is: 1,170,330.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,469 : 753,763.50 = 753,763.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,469/753,763.50 = 753,763.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,469x = 753,763.50 × 753,763.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,469x = 568,159,413,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,159,413,932.25/485,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170,330.99
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