Finding the Third Proportional to 498,467 and 747,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,467 and 747,516 is: 1,120,997.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,467 : 747,516 = 747,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,467/747,516 = 747,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,467x = 747,516 × 747,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,467x = 558,780,170,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,780,170,256/498,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,120,997.32
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