Finding the Third Proportional to 498,966.75 and 781,827.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,966.75 and 781,827.75 is: 1,225,040.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,966.75 : 781,827.75 = 781,827.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,966.75/781,827.75 = 781,827.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,966.75x = 781,827.75 × 781,827.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,966.75x = 611,254,630,670.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,254,630,670.06/498,966.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,225,040.81
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