Finding the Third Proportional to 498,186 and 753,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,186 and 753,174 is: 1,138,673.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,186 : 753,174 = 753,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,186/753,174 = 753,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,186x = 753,174 × 753,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,186x = 567,271,074,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,271,074,276/498,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,138,673.26
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