Finding the Third Proportional to 493,504 and 743,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,504 and 743,898 is: 1,121,336.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,504 : 743,898 = 743,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,504/743,898 = 743,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,504x = 743,898 × 743,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,504x = 553,384,234,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,384,234,404/493,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,121,336.88
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