Finding the Third Proportional to 493,063.50 and 739,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,063.50 and 739,593 is: 1,109,386.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,063.50 : 739,593 = 739,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,063.50/739,593 = 739,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,063.50x = 739,593 × 739,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,063.50x = 546,997,805,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,997,805,649/493,063.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,386.13
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