Finding the Third Proportional to 492,955.50 and 793,646.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,955.50 and 793,646.25 is: 1,277,750.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,955.50 : 793,646.25 = 793,646.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,955.50/793,646.25 = 793,646.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,955.50x = 793,646.25 × 793,646.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,955.50x = 629,874,370,139.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 629,874,370,139.06/492,955.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,750.97
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