Finding the Third Proportional to 492,060 and 735,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,060 and 735,519 is: 1,099,435.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,060 : 735,519 = 735,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,060/735,519 = 735,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,060x = 735,519 × 735,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,060x = 540,988,199,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,988,199,361/492,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,099,435.43
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