Finding the Third Proportional to 497,265 and 764,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,265 and 764,775 is: 1,176,195.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,265 : 764,775 = 764,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,265/764,775 = 764,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,265x = 764,775 × 764,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,265x = 584,880,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,880,800,625/497,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,195.39
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