Finding the Third Proportional to 486,006 and 735,704.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 486,006 and 735,704.50 is: 1,113,692.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,006 : 735,704.50 = 735,704.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,006/735,704.50 = 735,704.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,006x = 735,704.50 × 735,704.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,006x = 541,261,111,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,261,111,320.25/486,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,113,692.24
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