Finding the Third Proportional to 493,843.50 and 740,515.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,843.50 and 740,515.50 is: 1,110,398.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,843.50 : 740,515.50 = 740,515.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,843.50/740,515.50 = 740,515.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,843.50x = 740,515.50 × 740,515.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,843.50x = 548,363,205,740.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 548,363,205,740.25/493,843.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,110,398.75
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