Finding the Third Proportional to 487,390.50 and 727,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,390.50 and 727,029 is: 1,084,492.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,390.50 : 727,029 = 727,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,390.50/727,029 = 727,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,390.50x = 727,029 × 727,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,390.50x = 528,571,166,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,571,166,841/487,390.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,084,492.14
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