Finding the Third Proportional to 493,008 and 704,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,008 and 704,520 is: 1,006,775.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,008 : 704,520 = 704,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,008/704,520 = 704,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,008x = 704,520 × 704,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,008x = 496,348,430,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,348,430,400/493,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,775.61
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