Finding the Third Proportional to 490,694 and 730,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 490,694 and 730,849 is: 1,088,540.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,694 : 730,849 = 730,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,694/730,849 = 730,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,694x = 730,849 × 730,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,694x = 534,140,260,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,140,260,801/490,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,088,540.44
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