Finding the Third Proportional to 499,908 and 712,449.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,908 and 712,449.75 is: 1,015,356.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,908 : 712,449.75 = 712,449.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,908/712,449.75 = 712,449.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,908x = 712,449.75 × 712,449.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,908x = 507,584,646,275.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,584,646,275.06/499,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,356.12
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