Finding the Third Proportional to 496,792.50 and 787,942.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 496,792.50 and 787,942.50 is: 1,249,723.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,792.50 : 787,942.50 = 787,942.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,792.50/787,942.50 = 787,942.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,792.50x = 787,942.50 × 787,942.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,792.50x = 620,853,383,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,853,383,306.25/496,792.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,249,723.74
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