Finding the Third Proportional to 499,114 and 775,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,114 and 775,743 is: 1,205,690.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,114 : 775,743 = 775,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,114/775,743 = 775,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,114x = 775,743 × 775,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,114x = 601,777,202,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,777,202,049/499,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,205,690.89
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