Finding the Third Proportional to 491,136 and 738,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 491,136 and 738,524 is: 1,110,522.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,136 : 738,524 = 738,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,136/738,524 = 738,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,136x = 738,524 × 738,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,136x = 545,417,698,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,417,698,576/491,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,110,522.74
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