Finding the Third Proportional to 491,670 and 742,000.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 491,670 and 742,000.50 is: 1,119,785.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,670 : 742,000.50 = 742,000.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,670/742,000.50 = 742,000.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,670x = 742,000.50 × 742,000.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,670x = 550,564,742,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,564,742,000.25/491,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,119,785.10
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