Finding the Third Proportional to 498,470 and 747,520.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,470 and 747,520.50 is: 1,121,004.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,470 : 747,520.50 = 747,520.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,470/747,520.50 = 747,520.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,470x = 747,520.50 × 747,520.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,470x = 558,786,897,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,786,897,920.25/498,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,121,004.07
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