Finding the Third Proportional to 493,404 and 738,094.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,404 and 738,094.50 is: 1,104,132.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,404 : 738,094.50 = 738,094.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,404/738,094.50 = 738,094.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,404x = 738,094.50 × 738,094.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,404x = 544,783,490,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,783,490,930.25/493,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,132.70
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