Finding the Third Proportional to 497,402 and 750,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,402 and 750,832 is: 1,133,386.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,402 : 750,832 = 750,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,402/750,832 = 750,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,402x = 750,832 × 750,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,402x = 563,748,692,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,748,692,224/497,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,133,386.46
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