Finding the Third Proportional to 491,595.75 and 664,183.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 491,595.75 and 664,183.13 is: 897,361.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,595.75 : 664,183.13 = 664,183.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,595.75/664,183.13 = 664,183.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,595.75x = 664,183.13 × 664,183.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,595.75x = 441,139,223,534.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,139,223,534.77/491,595.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,361.75
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