Finding the Third Proportional to 497,281.50 and 764,799.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,281.50 and 764,799.75 is: 1,176,232.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,281.50 : 764,799.75 = 764,799.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,281.50/764,799.75 = 764,799.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,281.50x = 764,799.75 × 764,799.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,281.50x = 584,918,657,600.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,918,657,600.06/497,281.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,232.49
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