Finding the Third Proportional to 489,770 and 756,819.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 489,770 and 756,819.50 is: 1,169,479.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,770 : 756,819.50 = 756,819.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,770/756,819.50 = 756,819.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,770x = 756,819.50 × 756,819.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,770x = 572,775,755,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,775,755,580.25/489,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,479.05
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