Finding the Third Proportional to 497,289 and 750,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,289 and 750,069 is: 1,131,341.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,289 : 750,069 = 750,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,289/750,069 = 750,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,289x = 750,069 × 750,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,289x = 562,603,504,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,603,504,761/497,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131,341.14
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