Finding the Third Proportional to 495,923 and 741,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 495,923 and 741,963 is: 1,110,069.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495,923 : 741,963 = 741,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495,923/741,963 = 741,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495,923x = 741,963 × 741,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495,923x = 550,509,093,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,509,093,369/495,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,110,069.70
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