Finding the Third Proportional to 497,330 and 750,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,330 and 750,131 is: 1,131,434.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,330 : 750,131 = 750,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,330/750,131 = 750,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,330x = 750,131 × 750,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,330x = 562,696,517,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,696,517,161/497,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131,434.90
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