Finding the Third Proportional to 487,386 and 753,205.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,386 and 753,205.50 is: 1,164,002.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,386 : 753,205.50 = 753,205.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,386/753,205.50 = 753,205.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,386x = 753,205.50 × 753,205.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,386x = 567,318,525,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,318,525,230.25/487,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,002.51
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