Finding the Third Proportional to 495,724.50 and 668,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 495,724.50 and 668,847 is: 902,429.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495,724.50 : 668,847 = 668,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495,724.50/668,847 = 668,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495,724.50x = 668,847 × 668,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495,724.50x = 447,356,309,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,356,309,409/495,724.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,429.29
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