Finding the Third Proportional to 495,193.50 and 742,486.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 495,193.50 and 742,486.50 is: 1,113,274.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495,193.50 : 742,486.50 = 742,486.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495,193.50/742,486.50 = 742,486.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495,193.50x = 742,486.50 × 742,486.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495,193.50x = 551,286,202,682.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,286,202,682.25/495,193.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,113,274.31
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