Finding the Third Proportional to 508,656.75 and 747,675.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,656.75 and 747,675.75 is: 1,099,010.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,656.75 : 747,675.75 = 747,675.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,656.75/747,675.75 = 747,675.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,656.75x = 747,675.75 × 747,675.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,656.75x = 559,019,027,138.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,019,027,138.06/508,656.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,099,010.34
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