Finding the Third Proportional to 495,895.50 and 736,551.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 495,895.50 and 736,551.75 is: 1,093,997.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495,895.50 : 736,551.75 = 736,551.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495,895.50/736,551.75 = 736,551.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495,895.50x = 736,551.75 × 736,551.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495,895.50x = 542,508,480,428.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,508,480,428.06/495,895.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,093,997.59
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