Finding the Third Proportional to 498,042 and 747,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,042 and 747,573 is: 1,122,125.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,042 : 747,573 = 747,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,042/747,573 = 747,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,042x = 747,573 × 747,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,042x = 558,865,390,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,865,390,329/498,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,122,125.02
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