Finding the Third Proportional to 498,819 and 746,260.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,819 and 746,260.50 is: 1,116,446.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,819 : 746,260.50 = 746,260.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,819/746,260.50 = 746,260.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,819x = 746,260.50 × 746,260.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,819x = 556,904,733,860.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,904,733,860.25/498,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116,446.51
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