Finding the Third Proportional to 493,762.50 and 737,402.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,762.50 and 737,402.75 is: 1,101,263.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,762.50 : 737,402.75 = 737,402.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,762.50/737,402.75 = 737,402.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,762.50x = 737,402.75 × 737,402.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,762.50x = 543,762,815,707.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,762,815,707.56/493,762.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,101,263.90
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