Finding the Third Proportional to 497,610 and 750,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,610 and 750,006 is: 1,130,421.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,610 : 750,006 = 750,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,610/750,006 = 750,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,610x = 750,006 × 750,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,610x = 562,509,000,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,509,000,036/497,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,421.41
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