Finding the Third Proportional to 487,470 and 753,334.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,470 and 753,334.50 is: 1,164,200.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,470 : 753,334.50 = 753,334.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,470/753,334.50 = 753,334.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,470x = 753,334.50 × 753,334.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,470x = 567,512,868,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,512,868,890.25/487,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,200.60
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