Finding the Third Proportional to 492,132 and 760,006.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,132 and 760,006.50 is: 1,173,688.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,132 : 760,006.50 = 760,006.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,132/760,006.50 = 760,006.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,132x = 760,006.50 × 760,006.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,132x = 577,609,880,042.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 577,609,880,042.25/492,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,173,688.93
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