Finding the Third Proportional to 491,654 and 750,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 491,654 and 750,603 is: 1,145,937.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,654 : 750,603 = 750,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,654/750,603 = 750,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,654x = 750,603 × 750,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,654x = 563,404,863,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,404,863,609/491,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,145,937.72
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