Finding the Third Proportional to 485,636 and 760,153.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,636 and 760,153.50 is: 1,189,848.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,636 : 760,153.50 = 760,153.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,636/760,153.50 = 760,153.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,636x = 760,153.50 × 760,153.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,636x = 577,833,343,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 577,833,343,562.25/485,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,189,848.66
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