Finding the Third Proportional to 498,924 and 768,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,924 and 768,069 is: 1,182,404.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,924 : 768,069 = 768,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,924/768,069 = 768,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,924x = 768,069 × 768,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,924x = 589,929,988,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 589,929,988,761/498,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182,404.51
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