Finding the Third Proportional to 496,828.69 and 787,973.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 496,828.69 and 787,973.06 is: 1,249,729.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,828.69 : 787,973.06 = 787,973.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,828.69/787,973.06 = 787,973.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,828.69x = 787,973.06 × 787,973.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,828.69x = 620,901,547,225.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,901,547,225.63/496,828.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,249,729.66
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