Finding the Third Proportional to 490,246.88 and 716,554.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 490,246.88 and 716,554.13 is: 1,047,329.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,246.88 : 716,554.13 = 716,554.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,246.88/716,554.13 = 716,554.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,246.88x = 716,554.13 × 716,554.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,246.88x = 513,449,814,054.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,449,814,054.52/490,246.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047,329.09
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