Finding the Third Proportional to 495,937.50 and 741,984.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 495,937.50 and 741,984.75 is: 1,110,102.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495,937.50 : 741,984.75 = 741,984.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495,937.50/741,984.75 = 741,984.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495,937.50x = 741,984.75 × 741,984.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495,937.50x = 550,541,369,232.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,541,369,232.56/495,937.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,110,102.32
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