Finding the Third Proportional to 497,112 and 777,657.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,112 and 777,657.75 is: 1,216,529.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,112 : 777,657.75 = 777,657.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,112/777,657.75 = 777,657.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,112x = 777,657.75 × 777,657.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,112x = 604,751,576,135.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,751,576,135.06/497,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,216,529.83
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