Finding the Third Proportional to 490,350 and 749,794.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 490,350 and 749,794.50 is: 1,146,511.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,350 : 749,794.50 = 749,794.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,350/749,794.50 = 749,794.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,350x = 749,794.50 × 749,794.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,350x = 562,191,792,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,191,792,230.25/490,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,146,511.25
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