Finding the Third Proportional to 493,178.63 and 743,023.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,178.63 and 743,023.13 is: 1,119,438.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,178.63 : 743,023.13 = 743,023.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,178.63/743,023.13 = 743,023.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,178.63x = 743,023.13 × 743,023.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,178.63x = 552,083,364,284.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,083,364,284.77/493,178.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,119,438.95
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