Finding the Third Proportional to 486,327 and 727,546.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 486,327 and 727,546.50 is: 1,088,411.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,327 : 727,546.50 = 727,546.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,327/727,546.50 = 727,546.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,327x = 727,546.50 × 727,546.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,327x = 529,323,909,662.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,323,909,662.25/486,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,088,411.52
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