Finding the Third Proportional to 491,764.50 and 742,164.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 491,764.50 and 742,164.75 is: 1,120,065.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,764.50 : 742,164.75 = 742,164.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,764.50/742,164.75 = 742,164.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,764.50x = 742,164.75 × 742,164.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,764.50x = 550,808,516,142.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,808,516,142.56/491,764.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,120,065.63
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