Finding the Third Proportional to 491,712 and 759,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 491,712 and 759,405 is: 1,172,832.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,712 : 759,405 = 759,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,712/759,405 = 759,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,712x = 759,405 × 759,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,712x = 576,695,954,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,695,954,025/491,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,172,832.78
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