Finding the Third Proportional to 488,160.99 and 730,473.48
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Solution
The third proportional to 488,160.99 and 730,473.48 is: 1,093,064.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488,160.99 : 730,473.48 = 730,473.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488,160.99/730,473.48 = 730,473.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488,160.99x = 730,473.48 × 730,473.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488,160.99x = 533,591,511,018.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,591,511,018.34/488,160.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,093,064.64
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