Finding the Third Proportional to 487,726.50 and 750,247.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,726.50 and 750,247.50 is: 1,154,071.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,726.50 : 750,247.50 = 750,247.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,726.50/750,247.50 = 750,247.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,726.50x = 750,247.50 × 750,247.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,726.50x = 562,871,311,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,871,311,256.25/487,726.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,071.62
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