Finding the Third Proportional to 499,140 and 748,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,140 and 748,467 is: 1,122,336.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,140 : 748,467 = 748,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,140/748,467 = 748,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,140x = 748,467 × 748,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,140x = 560,202,850,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 560,202,850,089/499,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,122,336.12
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