Finding the Third Proportional to 493,204 and 739,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,204 and 739,807 is: 1,109,712.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,204 : 739,807 = 739,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,204/739,807 = 739,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,204x = 739,807 × 739,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,204x = 547,314,397,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,314,397,249/493,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,712.00
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