Finding the Third Proportional to 497,639 and 750,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,639 and 750,580 is: 1,132,086.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,639 : 750,580 = 750,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,639/750,580 = 750,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,639x = 750,580 × 750,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,639x = 563,370,336,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,370,336,400/497,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,086.38
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