Finding the Third Proportional to 499,737 and 794,794.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,737 and 794,794.50 is: 1,264,061.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,737 : 794,794.50 = 794,794.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,737/794,794.50 = 794,794.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,737x = 794,794.50 × 794,794.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,737x = 631,698,297,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,698,297,230.25/499,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,264,061.49
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