Finding the Third Proportional to 493,410 and 738,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,410 and 738,105 is: 1,104,150.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,410 : 738,105 = 738,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,410/738,105 = 738,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,410x = 738,105 × 738,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,410x = 544,798,991,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,798,991,025/493,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,150.69
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