Finding the Third Proportional to 497,257 and 764,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,257 and 764,763 is: 1,176,177.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,257 : 764,763 = 764,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,257/764,763 = 764,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,257x = 764,763 × 764,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,257x = 584,862,446,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,862,446,169/497,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,177.40
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