Finding the Third Proportional to 497,709 and 766,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,709 and 766,044 is: 1,179,049.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,709 : 766,044 = 766,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,709/766,044 = 766,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,709x = 766,044 × 766,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,709x = 586,823,409,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,823,409,936/497,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,179,049.22
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