Finding the Third Proportional to 486,005.06 and 735,702.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 486,005.06 and 735,702.75 is: 1,113,689.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,005.06 : 735,702.75 = 735,702.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,005.06/735,702.75 = 735,702.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,005.06x = 735,702.75 × 735,702.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,005.06x = 541,258,536,357.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,258,536,357.56/486,005.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,113,689.09
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