Finding the Third Proportional to 492,024 and 734,238.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,024 and 734,238.75 is: 1,095,691.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,024 : 734,238.75 = 734,238.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,024/734,238.75 = 734,238.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,024x = 734,238.75 × 734,238.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,024x = 539,106,542,001.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,106,542,001.56/492,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,095,691.56
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