Finding the Third Proportional to 497,576 and 749,947.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,576 and 749,947.50 is: 1,130,322.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,576 : 749,947.50 = 749,947.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,576/749,947.50 = 749,947.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,576x = 749,947.50 × 749,947.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,576x = 562,421,252,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,421,252,756.25/497,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,322.31
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