Finding the Third Proportional to 499,599 and 761,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,599 and 761,913 is: 1,161,954.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,599 : 761,913 = 761,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,599/761,913 = 761,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,599x = 761,913 × 761,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,599x = 580,511,419,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 580,511,419,569/499,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,161,954.73
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