Finding the Third Proportional to 496,657.50 and 786,957.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 496,657.50 and 786,957.75 is: 1,246,940.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,657.50 : 786,957.75 = 786,957.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,657.50/786,957.75 = 786,957.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,657.50x = 786,957.75 × 786,957.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,657.50x = 619,302,500,285.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,302,500,285.06/496,657.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,246,940.80
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