Finding the Third Proportional to 493,022 and 704,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,022 and 704,541 is: 1,006,807.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,022 : 704,541 = 704,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,022/704,541 = 704,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,022x = 704,541 × 704,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,022x = 496,378,020,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,378,020,681/493,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,807.04
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