Finding the Third Proportional to 491,451.75 and 741,687.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 491,451.75 and 741,687.75 is: 1,119,338.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,451.75 : 741,687.75 = 741,687.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,451.75/741,687.75 = 741,687.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,451.75x = 741,687.75 × 741,687.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,451.75x = 550,100,718,500.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,100,718,500.06/491,451.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,119,338.20
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