Finding the Third Proportional to 488,230.50 and 739,231.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 488,230.50 and 739,231.50 is: 1,119,272.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488,230.50 : 739,231.50 = 739,231.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488,230.50/739,231.50 = 739,231.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488,230.50x = 739,231.50 × 739,231.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488,230.50x = 546,463,210,592.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,463,210,592.25/488,230.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,119,272.99
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