Finding the Third Proportional to 497,024 and 747,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,024 and 747,840 is: 1,125,226.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,024 : 747,840 = 747,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,024/747,840 = 747,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,024x = 747,840 × 747,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,024x = 559,264,665,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,264,665,600/497,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,125,226.68
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