Finding the Third Proportional to 491,158.50 and 733,707.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 491,158.50 and 733,707.75 is: 1,096,035.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,158.50 : 733,707.75 = 733,707.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,158.50/733,707.75 = 733,707.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,158.50x = 733,707.75 × 733,707.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,158.50x = 538,327,062,410.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,327,062,410.06/491,158.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,096,035.32
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