Finding the Third Proportional to 492,195 and 724,468.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,195 and 724,468.50 is: 1,066,355.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,195 : 724,468.50 = 724,468.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,195/724,468.50 = 724,468.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,195x = 724,468.50 × 724,468.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,195x = 524,854,607,492.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,854,607,492.25/492,195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,066,355.02
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