Finding the Third Proportional to 498,012 and 747,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,012 and 747,508 is: 1,121,997.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,012 : 747,508 = 747,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,012/747,508 = 747,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,012x = 747,508 × 747,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,012x = 558,768,210,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,768,210,064/498,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,121,997.48
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