Finding the Third Proportional to 492,875 and 704,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,875 and 704,800 is: 1,007,847.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,875 : 704,800 = 704,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,875/704,800 = 704,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,875x = 704,800 × 704,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,875x = 496,743,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,743,040,000/492,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,007,847.91
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