Finding the Third Proportional to 497,262 and 736,571.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,262 and 736,571.25 is: 1,091,049.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,262 : 736,571.25 = 736,571.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,262/736,571.25 = 736,571.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,262x = 736,571.25 × 736,571.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,262x = 542,537,206,326.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,537,206,326.56/497,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,049.00
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